BIHAR-EDU-2026-02-001
NASSCOM MoU for free AI courses in engineering and polytechnic colleges
During the education budget debate in the Bihar Assembly on 19 February 2026, education minister Sunil Kumar said AI would be taught free of cost in the state's engineering and polytechnic colleges under an MoU signed with NASSCOM, to improve placements.
SkillingEducationBihar, India
- Stage
- Agreement finalised
- Confidence
- High
- Latest news
- Sources
- 1 cited
Journey so far
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- Announced
- Approved
- Finalised
- Initiated
- Operational
- Verified
Good to know: MoU reported by the minister; rollout evidence was not found.
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What's confirmed
2 facts backed by sources
- The minister told the Assembly on 19 February 2026 that an MoU had been signed with NASSCOM.
- The stated aim is free AI education in engineering and polytechnic colleges.
Still to be confirmed
3 things to watch for
- MoU signing date and signatory department
- Colleges where courses have started
- Students enrolled or certified
How it unfolded (1)
Each step as a dated source records it, oldest first
- MoU finalised, implementation planning
An MoU with NASSCOM was reported for free AI courses in engineering and polytechnic colleges.
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Sources (1)
Who reported it, when, and what they cover
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