2025, Vol. 7, Issue 10, Part B

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming global education by supporting personalized learning, intelligent tutoring, and automated assessments. In India, with its diverse and large classrooms, AI has the potential to strengthen teacher competence and improve educational quality in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The study aims to explore the role of AI in enhancing teacher competence and to identify the opportunities and challenges of its integration in the Indian education system. This research is conceptual and based on secondary sources, including policy documents, international reports, and peer-reviewed literature published between 2018 and 2025. The analysis is guided by the TPACK framework and the European DigCompEdu framework to assess how AI contributes to teacher knowledge, pedagogy, and digital competence. The findings suggest that AI supports teachers through adaptive instruction, continuous professional development, inclusive education practices, and reduced administrative burden. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure, lack of training, ethical issues, and algorithmic bias continue to hinder effective adoption. AI has the potential to empower teachers as facilitators of equitable and future-ready education. Its integration must be supported by strong infrastructure, ethical frameworks, and teacher training programs to ensure meaningful impact.