AP AI Samarth Online Course 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has issued orders to roll out an AI Foundations and Literacy online course for approximately 80,000 Government School Teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII. The programme combines the AI Samarth Foundational AI Literacy Course with selected Bodhan AI teacher-focused learning resources.
Eligible teachers must access the course through the LEAP App, complete the prescribed learning components and assessment, and ensure their completion status is recorded by the end of October 2026.
AP AI Samarth Course 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh |
| Proceedings number | Rc.No. ESE02-11/351/2026-SCERT |
| Order date | 08 October 2026 |
| Issued by | Smt. Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S., Director of School Education |
| Programme | AI Foundations and Literacy: AI Samarth with selected Bodhan AI resources |
| Target group | Government School Teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII |
| Target coverage | Approximately 80,000 teachers |
| Course access | LEAP App → Governance → CSE → AI Samarth |
| Hands-on training | Three live online sessions through YouTube Live, conducted by CENTA |
| Completion deadline | By the end of October 2026 |
| Certificate access | Through LEAP App after successful completion |
Who Should Complete the AI Samarth Course?
The proceedings cover Government School Teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII in Andhra Pradesh. All eligible teachers must complete the prescribed course within the stipulated timeline. The programme follows the MoU dated 20 August 2026 between the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and the Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA).
How to Access AI Samarth in the LEAP App
- Update the LEAP App to the latest version through the Google Play Store.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select Governance on the home screen.
- Select CSE.
- Select AI Samarth and commence the course.
AI Samarth Course Syllabus and Learning Areas
The AI Samarth component covers foundational understanding and responsible use of artificial intelligence:
- Understanding AI and its applications in daily life and education.
- Data literacy, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks and major AI domains.
- Social impact, ethics, bias, fairness, privacy, security and responsible AI use.
- Prompting and practical use of AI for teaching and professional purposes.
Selected Bodhan AI Resources
- Student AI behaviour and Socratic prompting.
- Advanced lesson planning and differentiated learning materials.
- Diagnostic assessment and remediation.
- Subject-specific scaffolding.
- Feedback and student support.
- AI-supported administrative productivity.
The integrated programme supports classroom planning, differentiated instruction, assessment, feedback, student support and professional work.
Three Live Hands-on Training Sessions
CENTA will conduct three live online hands-on sessions through YouTube Live. These will provide practical guidance on AI tools, prompting techniques, lesson planning, development of teaching-learning resources and assessment applications.
The attached proceedings do not specify session dates, timings or YouTube links.
AI Samarth Course Timeline: October 2026
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Teacher access / enrolment | October 2026 |
| Online course completion | October 2026; all eligible teachers must finish by the end of the month |
| Online assessment | As prescribed within the course |
| Completion monitoring | Weekly during October 2026 |
Assessment, Completion Status and Certificate
- Complete all prescribed online learning components within the timeline.
- Complete the associated assessment requirements.
- Ensure the course completion status is successfully recorded in the system.
- Access the Course Completion Certificate through the LEAP App after successful completion.
- Apply the learning to promote responsible, age-appropriate and pedagogically meaningful use of AI in teaching and learning.
The proceedings do not specify a pass percentage, course duration or detailed assessment format. Follow the requirements prescribed within the course.
Monitoring and Responsibilities
Progress will be monitored at the Department, District and Mandal levels. Monitoring indicators include the number of teachers enrolled, those who accessed or started the course, those who completed it, assessment completion and certificate/completion status.
Regional Joint Directors, District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha must ensure dissemination and implementation. DEOs, Deputy Educational Officers, MEOs and Headmasters must inform, facilitate and monitor eligible teachers for timely completion. The proceedings direct officials to treat the matter as MOST URGENT.
AI Samarth Support Contacts
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Sri M. Ravindra Prasad, SCERT AP | 9666146850 |
| Sri B. Srihari, KPMG | 9182451175 |
| Email support | apsupport@centa.org |
Download AP AI Samarth Proceedings 2026
Proceedings: Rc.No. ESE02-11/351/2026-SCERT, dated 08-10-2026.
View / Download AI Samarth Proceedings PDFFrequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the AP AI Samarth course 2026?
The proceedings cover Government School Teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII in Andhra Pradesh, with a target of approximately 80,000 teachers.
How can teachers access AI Samarth in the LEAP App?
Update the LEAP App, log in with registered credentials and select Governance → CSE → AI Samarth.
What is the course completion deadline?
All eligible teachers must complete the AI Samarth Online Course by the end of October 2026.
Is enrolment alone sufficient for completion?
No. Teachers must complete the prescribed learning components and assessment, with completion status recorded in the system.
Where can teachers access the completion certificate?
The Course Completion Certificate can be accessed through the LEAP App after successful completion.
How many live hands-on sessions will be conducted?
CENTA will conduct three live online hands-on training sessions through YouTube Live. The proceedings do not specify dates or links.
Source: Proceedings of the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Rc.No. ESE02-11/351/2026-SCERT, dated 08-10-2026. This post summarises the supplied proceedings.
