ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be made a compulsory subject for all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across Pakistan from the academic session 2026.
According to HEC, the decision will apply to all public and private universities and higher education institutions. Universities have been directed to include the mandatory AI course in their curricula without delay.
The commission said every undergraduate and postgraduate programme will have a compulsory three-credit-hour course on AI.
HEC explained that the AI course can be offered as an elective, an interdisciplinary subject, or as a supporting course within the existing programme structure.
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The commission said adding AI to education is no longer an option but a necessity in today’s fast-changing world.
“In the 21st century, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a powerful and transformative technology,” HEC said.
HEC added that the move aims to provide students with basic AI knowledge and practical skills, helping them use AI tools in their respective fields and improve their academic and professional performance.
