CBSE CT & AI Training Theme 2026-27 | TRG-02 Notification Explained
CBSE Training Theme 2026‑27:
Computational Thinking & Artificial Intelligence
CBSE has officially declared Computational Thinking (CT) and Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the teacher training theme for the academic session 2026‑27 — in line with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023. Here is everything schools, principals, and teachers need to know.
📌 At a Glance — Key Details
What is the CBSE Training Theme for 2026‑27?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued Notification TRG-02 dated 9th April 2026, announcing "Computational Thinking (CT) and Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)" as the official Teacher Training Theme for the academic session 2026–27.
This decision is rooted in the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023. CBSE has simultaneously introduced a dedicated curriculum on CT and AI for Classes 3 to 8 starting from session 2026–27.
The new CT and AI curriculum aims to develop learners' ability to think logically, approach and solve problems systematically, find patterns, and understand the ethical use of AI — skills that are foundational for the 21st-century workforce.
The training theme is designed to empower teachers with pedagogical strategies to integrate CT and AI concepts across subjects and foster a responsible, future-ready learning environment in schools. All affiliated schools have been strongly encouraged to participate in the three major activities outlined in this notification.
7 Sub-Themes of CT & AI Training 2026‑27
The entire teacher training programme for 2026–27 is structured around the following seven sub-themes. All school activities and presentations should align with one of these themes:
| # | Sub-Theme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Computational Thinking (CT) and AI Readiness |
| 2 | From Play to Abstraction: Progressive Pedagogy for Computational Thinking |
| 3 | Mathematics as the Cornerstone of Computational Thinking and AI Readiness |
| 4 | Interdisciplinary Connections: CT across Subjects at Middle Stage |
| 5 | AI in Real-World Contexts |
| 6 | Assessment and Pedagogy in CT and AI |
| 7 | Ethics and Responsible Use of AI |
These sub-themes collectively span the entire spectrum of CT and AI education — from foundational concepts and playful pedagogy to real-world application, ethical considerations, and effective classroom assessment.
Three Training Activities for Schools in 2026‑27
🎯 Objectives
- Build foundational capacities in CT and AI; integrate CT and AI concepts across Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Language learning.
- Introduce AI responsibly, providing age-appropriate exposure to AI fundamentals, applications, and ethics.
- Promote project-based interdisciplinary learning to connect CT and AI with everyday experiences.
- Prepare students for future-ready skills and workplace relevance.
- Select the best 3 presentations/papers at the DLD workshop for national-level compilation and assessment. The top papers will be showcased at the National Teachers Conference.
✅ Expected Outcomes
- Supportive environment for CT and AI learning; integration into curriculum and school culture.
- Teachers empowered to design hands-on, CT-integrated projects.
- Students inspired towards AI, coding, data science, mathematics, and interdisciplinary projects.
- Ethical and responsible use of AI promoted across school.
- Enhanced 21st-century skills and competencies.
📋 Modalities
- Organised offline in schools on any of the listed sub-themes through Sahodaya School Complex or a group of willing schools.
- One-day duration — counted as 6 Hours of School-based CPD under Domain-II.
- Topic, venue, inviting experts, and other arrangements are the organiser's responsibility.
- Focus: CT and AI at the Preparatory / Middle Stage.
- Training records must be maintained.
The objectives and expected outcomes for this activity are the same as Activity 1, with the exception of Objective 5 (which relates to national-level paper compilation).
📋 Modalities
- Organised by Lead Schools as a specialised online or offline session on CT/AI topics, aligned with one of the 7 sub-themes.
- Sessions facilitated by internal or external experts invited by the Lead School.
- Half-Day duration — counted as 3 Hours of School-based CPD under Domain-II.
- Schools can also participate in online CT/AI education sessions facilitated by the Board.
- Schools may also watch educational videos on CT/AI aired on DD PM e-Vidya Channel CBSE 15.
- Participation and attendance must be recorded for CPD integration.
📋 Modalities
- CBSE will conduct Regional Workshops and Orientation Programmes, coordinated by the respective Centres of Excellence (CoEs) of the Board.
- Participation requires online registration with a fee of ₹700/- per participant.
- Schools may nominate teachers as per their CoE jurisdiction. Schedule of workshops will be shared shortly.
- Attending teachers will earn 6 CPD Hours of Board-conducted CPD under Domain-II.
Important: Schools should watch for the separate schedule notification from their respective CoEs for dates and registration links for Regional Workshops under Activity 3.
CPD Hours Summary at a Glance
| # | Activity | Duration | CPD Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Level Deliberations (DLD) — Offline Workshop | 1 Day | 6 Hrs |
| 2 | Expert-Led Talks — Online/Offline Session | Half Day | 3 Hrs |
| 3 | Regional Workshop by CBSE CoEs (Fee: ₹700) | Full Day | 6 Hrs |
Why CBSE Introduced CT & AI Training — The Bigger Picture
The introduction of CT and AI as a training theme is not an isolated decision. It is part of a larger educational reform happening across India:
The NCFSE 2023 has already redefined the curricular structure with a focus on competency-based education. The CT and AI curriculum for Classes 3 to 8 operationalises this vision at the classroom level. This training theme ensures that teachers are ready before learners arrive at these concepts in the classroom.
The seven sub-themes are deliberately broad — from foundational CT thinking all the way to ethical AI use. This breadth ensures that teachers from all subject areas — not just Computer Science teachers — can participate and contribute meaningfully. A Social Science teacher exploring interdisciplinary CT connections, or a Mathematics teacher using logical reasoning as an AI building block, is very much within scope.
What Teachers Should Do Right Now
- Check with your Sahodaya School Complex for upcoming District Level Deliberation (DLD) workshop schedules in your area.
- Volunteer your school as a Lead School to organise an Expert-Led Talk (Activity 2) for half-day CPD hours.
- Watch for the Regional Workshop schedule from your CoE and register early (₹700 fee).
- Begin exploring sub-themes that align with your subject area for potential paper/presentation submission.
- Watch CT/AI educational videos on DD PM e-Vidya Channel CBSE 15 for self-learning.
National Teachers Conference — What to Know
One of the most exciting features of this notification is the pathway to the National Teachers Conference. Here is how it works:
- At each DLD Workshop, the best 3 presentations/research papers are selected for national-level compilation.
- These papers are assessed at the national level by committees, with one of the seven sub-themes serving as the category.
- The best papers under each sub-theme at the national level will be showcased at the National Teachers Conference.
- A separate notification about the conference schedule will be issued by CBSE in due course.
This is a significant opportunity for teachers to gain national recognition for innovative pedagogical work in CT and AI integration. Schools are encouraged to identify their most passionate educators and support their paper preparation early in the session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Conclusion
CBSE's decision to designate Computational Thinking and AI as the Teacher Training Theme for 2026–27 is a bold, forward-thinking move that signals the Board's commitment to 21st-century education reform. With a structured three-activity framework — District workshops, Expert-Led Talks, and Board-hosted Regional Workshops — teachers have multiple accessible pathways to build their CT and AI pedagogical competencies.
For schools in DAV, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya, and all other CBSE-affiliated systems, this is the year to take the lead on computational thinking integration. The presence of a national-level paper recognition pathway through the National Teachers Conference makes this training theme especially motivating for innovative educators.
Bookmark this page and share it with your colleagues and school leadership. Stay tuned to EnglishWithMRK for updates on Regional Workshop schedules, CoE-wise guidelines, and further CBSE notifications related to CT and AI training 2026–27.
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