Delhi Public School students earn MIT-Certified AI credentials, record 50% jump in proficiency

High school students at Delhi Public School (DPS) earned MIT-certified AI credentials and improved their AI proficiency by 50% after completing an intensive bootcamp run by education technology platform IvySchool.ai, according to a statement from the company.

The results come as India accelerates efforts to integrate AI into its education system. With a population of more than 1.4 billion, the government has positioned AI as an important tool for broad societal benefit.

In particular, plans are underway to introduce AI-focused curriculum elements in schools starting from Grade 3 in the 2026–27 academic year.

While surveys indicate that a majority of citizens believe AI can enhance learning outcomes, education experts increasingly argue that students must go beyond using AI tools and instead develop the skills to build and apply them.

The DPS–IvySchool.ai initiative offers one example of how that shift is beginning to take shape.

Intensive bootcamp emphasizes applied learning

The program centers on a ten-day, in-person AI and coding bootcamp designed to prioritize hands-on experience over theoretical instruction. Students worked on building functional projects, including AI chatbots, automation tools and basic software applications.

According to IvySchool.ai, participants demonstrated a 50% increase in applied AI proficiency by the end of the course. Students also received certifications aligned with standards inspired by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Alongside project work, the curriculum introduced core technical concepts such as Python programming, computational thinking, AI fundamentals and basic machine learning.

Student demand driving adoption

School officials say interest in the program reflects a broader shift in student priorities.

“Students are increasingly aware that practical experience with AI and technology is essential,” said Anitapant Sharma, Head of Growth Strategy at DPS. “We’re seeing strong engagement from learners who want exposure beyond traditional classroom teaching.”

The partnership allows DPS to expand its technology offerings at a time when demand for digital skills is rising rapidly among younger cohorts.

Education systems under pressure to adapt

The initiative also highlights a wider challenge facing education systems globally: preparing students for a labor market being reshaped by AI adoption.

Bob Chopra, founder and CEO of IvySchool.ai, said schools must adapt quickly to remain relevant.

“Students need to move from passive learning to building real-world solutions,” he said. “Early exposure to AI helps develop critical thinking, creativity and confidence.”

IvySchool.ai’s curriculum introduces university-level material at an earlier stage and is aligned with global academic frameworks. The organization also collaborates with institutions such as IIT Delhi and IIT Guwahati on skill development initiatives.

As India prepares to scale AI education nationwide, programs like the DPS–IvySchool.ai bootcamp may offer a template for other schools seeking to deliver measurable outcomes in a short timeframe.

With certified credentials and quantifiable improvements in student performance, the initiative underscores a growing emphasis on practical, skills-based learning in the country’s evolving education landscape.