Indian students preparing for tough entrance exams like IIT-JEE and NEET now have a new study buddy—ChatGPT. OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot, has launched a special “study mode” designed to help with competitive exam preparation. It has been developed using real study material and inputs from Indian teachers and researchers.
This mode focuses on subjects covered in engineering and medical entrance exams. It includes practice questions, explanations, and topic-based support that match the Indian syllabus. Instead of replacing coaching institutes, ChatGPT aims to support students by being available round the clock and offering help in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
Leah Belsky, vice-president of education at OpenAI, explained that they worked with schools and coaching institutes across India. Their goal was to build a study assistant that could guide students from any background. The system has already been tested with some Indian exam papers, including JEE and other state-level tests, and the early results show that it performs well.
One of the main issues this tool tries to solve is the shortage of trained teachers in remote areas. While online learning has become common, it often fails to give personal attention to each student. ChatGPT’s new mode is built to answer doubts in real-time, break down complex ideas, and even respond in Indian languages when needed.
Many education experts still believe that real teachers will remain important. Coaching institutes bring structure, discipline, and emotional guidance that a chatbot can’t offer. Some companies have already launched their own AI-based helpers, but ChatGPT’s global experience and local updates could give it a wider reach.
For students, the experience is like having a personal tutor on their phone. Whether it’s solving a physics problem late at night or revising a biology chapter, the chatbot can step in when needed. It won’t take over classroom teaching but can add another layer of support for students who want extra help.
Parents might still be unsure about relying only on technology for exam prep. But with time and smart use, tools like ChatGPT could help reduce stress, clear doubts faster, and even save money spent on extra tuition.
As competition grows and more students turn to digital learning, ChatGPT’s entry into the Indian exam scene might just offer a new kind of learning experience—familiar, flexible, and focused on each student’s personal needs.
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