IIT Guwahati, Get Set Learn launch ‘Artificial Intelligence Quotient’ – An AI Programme for K12 segment

Launched under IIT Guwahati’s flagship initiative ‘Project Vidhya’, the programme will enable advance digital and AI literacy through research-backed curriculum design

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with Get Set Learn (GSL) 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.

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.

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

Preparing Future-Ready Learners

Students will receive a joint certificate from IIT Guwahati and Get Set Learn upon completing the programme, validating their participation and achievements. Masterclasses with IIT faculty and capstone challenges are part of the learning journey. The rollout begins in the 2025–26 academic year, starting with Grade 6 and expanding to other levels and grades each subsequent year.