How is CBSE integrating robotics and AI into current STEM curricula?
CBSE is integrating robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into the current STEM curriculum through a comprehensive, skill-based approach aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. Central to this integration is the introduction of Composite Skill Labs in schools, equipped with advanced robotics kits, AI tools, and coding platforms.
From Class 6 onwards, students engage in hands-on, project-based learning that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. These labs foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving among students, preparing them to thrive in a technology-driven future.
To support effective delivery, CBSE emphasises extensive teacher training programs that equip educators with modern pedagogical skills tailored for teaching AI and robotics. Schools are adopting AI-powered personalised learning platforms that adapt to each student’s pace, enhancing engagement and mastery of complex concepts.
Robotics education enables students to explore mechanical design, coding, and algorithmic thinking through interactive projects and competitions, encouraging teamwork and innovation. Additionally, initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs provide an encouraging environment for experimentation and innovation, ensuring students from diverse backgrounds access quality STEM education.
Further, CBSE integrates smart classroom technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, gamified learning, and digital content to make STEM subjects more immersive and accessible.
This holistic approach not only promotes digital literacy and computational thinking skills but also aligns STEM learning with emerging industry standards. By embedding robotics and AI deeply within the curriculum, CBSE is preparing students with the future-ready skills essential for emerging careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
