The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with Get Set Learn (GSL), a future-skills-focused learning startup backed by the Arvind Mafatlal Group, has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) – a structured AI education programme designed for K12. Launched under IIT Guwahati’s flagship initiative ‘Project Vidhya’, the programme will enable advance digital and AI literacy through research-backed curriculum design, faculty-led interventions, and outreach to learners across India.
This marks the first time IIT Guwahati has co-developed a full K–12 programme in artificial intelligence with GSL, which brings deep experience in delivering STEM and future technology programmes across Indian schools.
With AICTE declaring 2025 as the ‘Year of AI’ and national initiatives like ‘AI For All’ (via NITI Aayog) and UNESCO’s guidelines on AI in Education, the need for early AI literacy has never been more essential. Keeping this in mind, the Artificial Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) aims to equip students with the foundational understanding, practical skills, and ethical lens needed to engage meaningfully with emerging technologies. The programme introduces learners to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) through a blend of hands-on projects, guided digital learning, and real-world problem-solving.
Talking about the programme, Dr. Gaurav Trivedi, Principal Investigator, Project Vidhya, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati said, “This is one of the first structured AI programmes in India for middle school students. We have co-developed AIQ to balance academic depth with accessibility. It introduces students to emerging technologies while strengthening creative thinking, problem solving, and ethical awareness. We aim to foster innovation at a very tender age, preparing many Eklavyas for Bharat towards self-reliance and technology independence in the future,” he added.
“India’s education vision, articulated through NEP 2020 and the AICTE’s ‘Year of AI 2025’ initiative, underscores the growing need to integrate AI into our school curriculum,” said Ameet Zaveri, CEO & Co-founder of Get Set Learn. “In collaboration with IIT Guwahati, we have built a rigorous, hands-on programme that reflects both national goals and global best practices. Our aim is to prepare every student, regardless of background, to engage meaningfully with AI and contribute to the future”, he further added.
Program Features:
- Academic Rigor: Jointly developed with IIT Guwahati, the curriculum reflects research-driven academic excellence and structured progression.
- Holistic AI Literacy: Students in Grades 6–12 explore AI, Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), along with ethical technology use. No prior coding experience is required.
- Hands-On Learning with A3EI Framework Based on the Absorb, Analyze, Apply, Evaluate, and Innovate (A3EI) model, over 60% of the programme is project-based, enabling students to build real portfolios.
- Real-World Challenges Reviewed by IIT Faculty: Students solve thematic challenges through GSL’s SOLVE IT platform, with expert feedback from IIT Guwahati. Themed technology immersions and workshops such as AI Storytelling and Art of Prompting add real-world relevance.
- Ethics in AI at the Core: A dedicated module introduces age-appropriate discussions on algorithmic bias, data privacy, and responsible tech use.
Curriculum Structure and Rollout
AIQ is structured in three progressive levels:
- Level 1 (Grades 6–8): Introduction to AI through storytelling and real-world problem-solving
- Level 2 (Grades 9–10): Application of GenAI tools, robotics, and design thinking
- Level 3 (Grades 11–12): Advanced topics in machine learning and ethical innovation
Each level features a custom textbook developed by IIT Guwahati and is delivered via workshops, technology immersions, and guided digital learning.
Programme Snapshot
- Eligibility: Students in Grades 6 to 12
- Coding Requirement: None
- Learning Model: 60% practical, 40% theoretical
- Tools: Get Set Learn’s SOLVE IT platform, custom textbooks, live technology immersions
- Certification: Joint certificate by IIT Guwahati and Get Set Learn
- Implementation: Flexible formats (in-school curriculum or hybrid models)
- Capstone: Masterclasses with IIT faculty and real-world project challenges
