Online Training on
"Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Education"
Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of NCERT, develops and promotes technology-enabled educational resources to strengthen teaching and learning at the school level. Through national platforms such as DIKSHA and ePathshala, the institute provides multilingual digital learning resources in formats including audio, video, graphics, animations, and interactive programmes to widen educational access, promote equity, and improve the quality of educational processes in alignment with the vision of NEP 2020.
In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE 2023), which emphasise technology as a critical enabler for improving teaching, learning, and assessment, and encourage hands-on, experiential, and competency-based learning, robotics is emerging as an effective platform to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Robotics-based learning supports integrated STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education by combining scientific, mathematical, and computational concepts with practical engineering design and problem-solving experiences. This enables learners to design, build, test, and refine solutions while developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and technological literacy.
In this context, CIET, NCERT, in collaboration with Robotex India, is organising a Six-day online training programme on “Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Education,” scheduled from 16 to 24 February 2026 (Monday to Thursday) from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The sessions will be broadcast through NCERT’s official YouTube channel (NCERTOFFICIAL) and PM eVidya DTH TV channel via live streaming from the NCERT studio and will include expert talks and demonstrations to support the integration of robotics-based experiential learning in schools. The complete series will also be compiled and made available as a course on the DIKSHA portal to ensure wider access for the educational community. Teachers, teacher educators, students, and other stakeholders will be invited to participate in the programme.
Objectives of the Training Programme:
- To equip teachers with the ability to design competency-based, hands-on learning experiences integrating robotics, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and machine learning.
- To strengthen teachers’ understanding and use of design thinking and computational thinking to guide students in problem identification, solution design, and prototype development.
- To enable teachers to mentor students in experimenting, coding, testing, and refining technology-based projects that promote creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- To support the integration of experiential and inquiry-driven learning in classrooms, aligned with the vision of NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023.
Who can Participate?
Teachers, Teacher Educators and stakeholders, etc.
Program Schedule:
| Date, Day & Time | Title of the Sessions | Name of the Resource Persons | Banner Link | Presentation Link | Video Link |
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Day- 1: Monday 16 February, 2026 |
Inaugural session- Robotics and AI: Policy Perspective, Needs and Scope | Prof. Amarendra P Behera, Joint Director, CIET-NCERT Prof. Indu Kumar, Head - DICT & TD CIET, NCERT Ms. Payal Rajpal, Director Robotex India |
Day 1 | Presentation-1 | Video |
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Day- 2: Tuesday 17 February, 2026 |
Robotics and AI: What Every Teacher Should Know |
Dr. Praveen B. Binjha, Associate Professor, Programme Co-ordinator CIET-NCERT Ms. Payal Rajpal Director Robotex India |
Day 2 | Presentation-2 | Video |
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Day- 3: Wednesday 18 February, 2026 |
From Chalk to Code: Why AI & Robotics Matter in School Education | Ms. Payal Rajpal Director Robotex India | |||
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Day- 4: Thursday 19 February, 2026 |
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Myths, and Realities | Ms. Simrat Sarkaria Manager (DWP - Digital Workplace Solutions) HCL Technologies | |||
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Day - 5: Monday 23 February, 2026 |
Fundamentals of Robotics: Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers | Ms. Simrat Sarkaria Manager (DWP - Digital Workplace Solutions) HCL Technologies | |||
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Day - 6: Tuesday 24 February, 2026 |
AI in Everyday Life: Classroom-Friendly Examples | Ms. Simrat Sarkaria Manager (DWP - Digital Workplace Solutions) HCL Technologies |
Organising Team:
Programme Advisory:
Prof. Amarendra P Behera, Joint Director, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
Prof. Indu Kumar, Head - DICT & TD, National Coordinator, DIKSHA, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator:
Dr. Praveen Bobby Binjha, Associate Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
Supporting Staff
1. Dr. Anjana Bhardwaj, Academic Consultant, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
2. Ms. Shweta Bhardwaj, Technical Consultant, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
3. Mr. Harsh Madhav, Technical Consultant, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
4. Mr. Vikal Yadav, Junior Project Fellow, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi
Step 1: Registration:
Register yourself by using the link- https://forms.gle/GbGN3MdCSEjK5tAq7
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbbfrp2CffPMQL2isktw_DtYASUEEQ3aTu_JgHUO5cqkmyJA/viewform
Or Scan the given QR code-
Step 2:Watch live training sessions: Participants have to attend training sessions, which will be live-streamed on NCERT's official YouTube channel- http://youtube.com/ncertofficial from 16th to 24th February 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session will also be telecast live on the following channels-
PMeVIDYA Channels numbered #6-12 are meant for Classes VI to XII
- DD Free Dish Channel #128
- DISH TV Channel #950
- Jio TV mobile app
- Sundirect Channel #793
- TATA SKY Channel #756
- AIRTEL Channel #440
- Videocon Channel #477
Step 3: Take up the online course, participate in the assessment, and get certified.
- Robotics and AI: Policy Perspective, Needs and Scope
- Robotics and AI: What Every Teacher Should Know
- From Chalk to Code: Why AI & Robotics Matter in School Education
- Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Myths, and Realities
- Introduction to Robotics: Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers
- AI in Everyday Life: Classroom-Friendly Examples
If you are interested in earning a certificate, you need to do the following:
● Join the online course that will be launched on the DIKSHA portal.Course link :
● This course will be open till 15th March, 2026.
● Join the course and go through all the videos.
● Take up the final assessment in the course. You can attempt the assessment only three times.
● If you score 70% or above in the final assessment, you will get a certificate. You can access your certificate on your DIKSHA profile page. It may take 15-20 days to receive the certificate.
● If there is any problem in the portal, raise your complaint to the teacher for help in the DIKSHA portal
For further information on accessing the course and certification, refer to the guidelines.
https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/storage/app/public/files/17/Workshop_and_training_files/cyth/User_guidelines_for_DIKSHA_Portal.pdf
Step 4: Submit Your Feedback:
Submit your feedback on the provided link -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnFSAJicYUu3PfNjJxQuEwyYP1WljN3YM0TFqsHwNk6AUQHA/viewform
or Scan the QR code-
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For any queries, reach us at diksha.training@ciet.nic.in or call #8800440559.