CBSE National Teachers' Conference 2026: Computational Thinking and AI

On 5th May, 2026 CBSE released a circular announcing the National Teachers' Conference (NTC) 2026 on Computational Thinking and Understanding AI, scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2026 in Pune, Maharashtra.

A Major Platform for Educators Across the Country

The CBSE Computational Thinking and AI Conference has been seen as a two-day collaborative platform bringing together educators, thought leaders, and practitioners from across India and abroad. According to the Board, the conference aims to:

• Facilitate exchange of best practices in Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Nurture innovation and critical thinking in classrooms
• Promote ethical decision-making in the use of AI
• Strengthen capacity building among teachers and school leaders

Through structured deliberations on its sub-themes, the CBSE Teachers Conference 2026 is expected to give a meaningful push to AI-readiness in schools.

Seven Sub-Themes to Anchor the Discussions for CBSE NTC 2026

The Board has outlined seven focus areas around which deliberations during CBSE NTC 2026 will be organised:

1. Foundations of Computational Thinking (CT) and AI Readiness
2. From Play to Abstraction: Progressive Pedagogy for Computational Thinking
3. Mathematics as the Cornerstone of Computational Thinking and AI Readiness
4. Interdisciplinary Connections: CT across Subjects at the Middle Stage
5. AI in Real-World Contexts
6. Assessment and Pedagogy in CT and AI
7. Ethics and Responsible Use of AI

Registration and Important Dates: NTC 2026

Teachers are required to register online through this registration link: 

https://cbseit.in/cbse/training/offlinegrog_ntc.aspx 

The Board has clarified that the registration link will close once the required number of participants has been reached, and registrations will be processed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Who Can Participate?

Educators from CBSE-affiliated schools are eligible to take part in the conference. The following can participate:

• Teachers of CBSE-affiliated schools
• Principals of CBSE-affiliated schools
• Counsellors working in CBSE-affiliated schools
• Special Educators of CBSE-affiliated schools

Participation is open in two capacities:

• As a delegate attending the conference
• As a case paper presenter, subject to being shortlisted at the national level

Participation Fees

The fee structure announced for the conference is as follows:

• Rs. 5,000/- for principals of CBSE-affiliated schools across the country
• Rs. 10,000/- for principals and teachers of CBSE-affiliated foreign schools
• Rs. 2,000/- for teachers of CBSE-affiliated schools across the country

The fee is to be paid online and is non-refundable as well as non-transferable. Lunch and refreshments will be served at the venue. 

However, participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Costs related to commuting, including transport between accommodation and the conference venue, will not be reimbursed by the Board.

Procedure: CBSE Teachers Conference 2026 Case Paper Selection

To promote innovation and practice-driven work in CBSE schools, the Board has laid out a clear, multi-stage procedure for shortlisting case papers for the National Teachers' Conference (NTC) 2026:

• Step 1 - District Level Deliberations (DLDs): Schools are required to organise one-day DLD workshops on CT & AI, as directed in CBSE Notification No. TRG-2 dated 9 April 2026.
• Step 2 - Participation in DLDs: Teachers willing to present at NTC 2026 must first take part in the CT & AI DLDs in their districts, coordinated by the District Training Coordinators (DTCs) or Sahodaya functionaries in consultation with the respective Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
• Step 3 - Shortlisting by CoEs: The top three papers from each sub-theme will be forwarded by the CoEs for further evaluation.
• Step 4 - National-Level Review: A National Expert Committee will assess the shortlisted papers using the evaluation criteria laid down in the Board's guidelines.
• Step 5 - Announcement of Results: Final results will be declared one to two weeks before the conference.

Out of the selected papers, the best paper in each sub-theme will qualify for oral presentation, while the second and third best papers will feature as poster presentations during the conference.

Certification

All participants attending the CBSE NTC 2026 will be awarded a Certificate of Participation. In addition, Theme-wise Best Case Paper certificates will be presented to selected presenters, based on the recommendations of the selection committee at CBSE Headquarters. 

Conclusion

With the rollout of the CBSE Teachers Conference 2026, the Board has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening computational thinking, digital literacy, and the responsible use of AI in schools. 

The two-day conference in Pune is set to bring together educators, thought leaders, and practitioners on a common platform, paving the way for a future-ready learning environment. For any clarification regarding CBSE NTC 2026, participants may write to [email protected].

FAQs

Q1. What is CBSE National Teachers’ Conference (NTC) 2026?

Ans. CBSE NTC 2026 is a national-level conference focused on Computational Thinking (CT) and Understanding AI. It aims to bring together educators, school leaders, and experts to discuss innovative teaching practices and AI-readiness in schools.

Q2. When will CBSE NTC 2026 be conducted?

Ans. The conference will be held on 20 and 21 November 2026.

Q3. Where will the CBSE Teachers’ Conference 2026 take place?

Ans. CBSE NTC 2026 will be organised in Pune, Maharashtra.

Q4. Who can participate in CBSE NTC 2026?

Ans. Teachers, principals, counsellors, and special educators from CBSE-affiliated schools are eligible to participate.

Q5. What are the major focus areas of NTC 2026?

Ans. The conference will focus on AI readiness, computational thinking, interdisciplinary learning, assessment strategies, ethical use of AI, and innovative classroom pedagogy.