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Tamil Nadu to introduce AI, coding, & digital tools in classes 6-9 from 2025-26. Chennai: Tamil Nadu's school education department will introduce artificial intelligence (AI), coding and digital tools as part of the curriculum for students in classes six to nine from the 2025-26 academic year.

The State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is prepared and released the book for classes 6,7,8,9 with expert inputs and will soon begin training teachers.

According to sources, the new curriculum, besides covering coding, machine learning and robotics, will also integrate online tools, such as GeoGebra (interactive math application) and PhET (Physics Education Technology) simulations, to help students understand math and science concepts that are already a part of the syllabus. These tools will be made available at the hi-tech laboratories in middle schools, and teachers and students will be trained to use them effectively.

The students will also be introduced to visual-based programming tools like Scratch and Blockly which will allow them to create animations, games, and interactive stories.