Science TechnologySaturday, 13 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu to expand AI coding, Python, VR and HTML training to 5,000 schools
Tamil Nadu plans AI coding, Python, VR and HTML training in 5,000 schools, starting with teacher training and then student training.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan said arrangements were under way to introduce AI coding, Python, virtual reality and HTML training in 5,000 schools, with teacher training first and student training later.
Key specifics
- Training will begin in 5,000 schools across Tamil Nadu.
- The subjects named were AI coding, Python, virtual reality and HTML.
- Minister Rajmohan made the announcement at a review meeting in Chennai.
- The meeting was held at the Anna Centenary Library complex in Kotturpuram.
- Tamil Nadu’s 10th standard pass percentage was 94.3% and Plus Two pass percentage was 95.2% this year.
Exam lens
Question type: Education policy and technology match-the-following. Key facts: 5,000 schools, AI coding, Python, VR, HTML, teacher-first model, 94.3% and 95.2% pass rates. TNPSC one-liner: Tamil Nadu is moving from basic digital literacy to school-level emerging-tech training.