By Neeraj Kansal, Founder & CEO, Crack Academy
As India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Artificial Intelligence is firmly shifting from concept to classroom reality. The gathering of global leaders and policymakers highlights AI’s growing role in driving innovation, access and scale across education.
AI-powered tools such as adaptive learning, real-time translation and personalised mentorship are helping students learn at their own pace, regardless of location. For learners in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, this marks a meaningful step towards reducing geographical barriers to quality education.
At the same time, effective implementation remains key. AI is most impactful when it supports educators, strengthens learning outcomes and complements human mentorship rather than replacing it.
The summit reflects India’s broader shift from adopting technology to building indigenous AI capabilities. Focus on language AI, local innovation and digital infrastructure signals new opportunities for EdTech platforms to create scalable and affordable learning solutions.
At Crack Academy, AI is enabling more personalised preparation, smarter mentorship and wider access to competitive-exam education, helping bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity.
Even as technology advances, education remains human-centric. The future will be hybrid combining intelligent tools with mentorship where critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence gain importance.
The AI Impact Summit signals intent. With thoughtful adoption, AI can expand access, improve employability and create equitable learning opportunities at scale. India now moves from momentum to execution.