The state of AI in Indian schools — 2026 report
We surveyed 312 principals across India on how they're (and aren't) using AI in their schools. Six insights that surprised us.
The big picture
After surveying 312 principals across 14 states, six findings stood out — some encouraging, some troubling.
1. Adoption is uneven, not absent
68% of urban private schools have piloted AI in some form. Among government schools, that number drops to 12%.
2. The use cases are pragmatic
The top three: lesson plan generation (74%), report card remarks (52%), and parent communication drafting (41%).
3. Hallucinations remain the #1 concern
81% of principals worry about AI providing factually wrong information to students. Only 23% have a documented review workflow.
4. Teachers want it. Students need guardrails.
Teacher enthusiasm: 79% positive. Student access: highly contested. Most schools (62%) restrict student-facing AI to a school-controlled tutor.
5. Cost is no longer the biggest barrier
In 2024, cost ranked #1. In 2026, it's training and change management.
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