Google.org Pledges INR 85 Cr to Wadhwani AI to Boost Education Through AI For students preparing for competitive exams, Google also announced full-length JEE Main practice tests within its AI assistant, Gemini.

Google.org announced a grant of INR 85 crore (around USD 10 million) to Wadhwani AI to integrate adaptive learning technologies into government platforms like SWAYAM. The initiative aims to benefit 75 million students and 1.8 million educators across India by 2027.

This funding is part of a wider series of collaborations and investments by Google India focused on narrowing the gap between education and technology.

Over the next three years, Wadhwani AI will develop a comprehensive AI-for-education blueprint to ensure responsible, India-first AI tools reach students, educators, and early career professionals.

The programme focuses on integrating proven AI solutions into government-owned digital platforms such as SWAYAM, POSHAN Tracker, state learning management systems, and national skilling portals.

By strengthening existing public infrastructure, the initiative aims to improve learning outcomes, enhance education pathways, simplify administrative tasks for educators, and equip India's youth with skills for future employment.

In addition, Google Cloud has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to launch India's first AI-enabled state university at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) in Meerut.

Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C) for MSDE and MoE, added, "By establishing this AI-Enabled University pilot, we are aiming to create a framework that will allow thousands of institutions to independently elevate their standards."

For students preparing for competitive exams, Google also announced full-length JEE Main practice tests within its AI assistant, Gemini. These tests use vetted content from edtech platforms such as PhysicsWallah and Careers360 and provide immediate feedback to learners.

Alongside this, Google introduced AI Mode in Search to help students create study guides and interactive quizzes. New features in Google Classroom will allow educators to provide audio and video feedback and use AI agents to automate administrative workflows.

Preeti Lobana, VP and Country Manager of Google India, said, "We are energised by the opportunity to scale this impact. By combining the human connection of teaching with research-backed AI principles in learning, we are helping build a future where every learner in India, regardless of their language or location, has the opportunity to reach their full potential."

Earlier this week, Google also unveiled a refreshed Search experience, which pairs AI-generated snapshots with a conversational interface. The company said AI Overviews will remain available for complex queries, with a follow-up option allowing users to carry context into AI Mode while keeping source links visible.