At the IndiaAI 2026 Summit in New Delhi, Navneet Education formalised a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), marking a significant step toward strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) education in Indian schools.
The collaboration establishes a structured academic–industry framework aimed at embedding AI literacy into school education. With a strong teacher-first philosophy at its core, Navneet seeks to address the AI skills gap by prioritising educator readiness before large-scale classroom transformation. Currently, Navneet AI engages with more than 500 schools and over 2,000 teachers across 14 states, reflecting its expanding footprint in the K–12 segment.
A Five-Pillar Framework for AI Integration
The partnership is designed around five key focus areas to ensure that AI education becomes practical, credible, and accessible across schools in India.
- Teacher Empowerment and Capability Development
IIT Gandhinagar faculty members and nominated experts will conduct virtual AI training sessions for school teachers. These sessions aim to demystify AI concepts, strengthen applied understanding, and introduce educators to evolving career pathways within the AI ecosystem. By enhancing teacher competency, the initiative ensures that AI learning is effectively delivered at the classroom level. - Academic Credentialing of AI Content
Navneet will develop and publish AI-focused textbooks and learning resources tailored for school education. These materials will undergo academic review and credentialing by IIT Gandhinagar experts to ensure conceptual clarity, pedagogical soundness, and academic rigour. A dedicated “IIT Gandhinagar Corner” within the publications will feature expert insights and thought leadership from the institute, adding depth and credibility to the content. - Student Outreach and Early Exposure
The collaboration also includes an annual virtual AI training programme for students from Grades 3 to 10. Delivered by IIT Gandhinagar students, the initiative aims to nurture early interest in AI and encourage young learners to transition from passive users of technology to responsible creators and innovators. - Navneet Product Labs for AI and Automation
In a unique industry–academia engagement model, Navneet will present live business challenges to IIT Gandhinagar students. Guided by Navneet’s industry mentors, students will work on solving real-world problems using AI and automation technologies, fostering hands-on learning and innovation. - National-Level AI Hackathon
The two institutions will jointly organise a nationwide AI hackathon to inspire students to build practical AI-driven solutions. The event aims to cultivate problem-solving skills and encourage innovation among school and higher education learners.
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Leadership Perspectives
Commenting on the partnership, Harshil Gala, President – CBSE & EdTech at Navneet, highlighted that AI is rapidly emerging as a foundational skill for the future workforce. He emphasised that empowering teachers is central to meaningful educational transformation and noted that combining academic expertise with classroom reach will create a strong foundation for responsible AI adoption in schools.
Prof. Amit Prashant, Dean – External Relations at IIT Gandhinagar, stated that AI education must begin early and be anchored in strong fundamentals. He added that the institute looks forward to sharing its academic expertise with educators and students to help shape informed and responsible innovators.
Strengthening the AI Learning Ecosystem
Through this MoU, Navneet reinforces its commitment to nation-building through school education. By integrating institutional academic excellence with widespread classroom engagement, the partnership aims to build a sustainable AI learning ecosystem, one that empowers teachers, nurtures young talent, and prepares India’s students for a technology-driven future.
