IIT Kharagpur launched a free AI tutor for GATE and JAM on October 12, 2026. Students reach the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor on the National Digital Library of India (ndl.gov.in). Scan a Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology question for help.
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar launched the tool. The venue was the IIT Kharagpur Research Park in Rajarhat, Kolkata. It was part of the institute’s Platinum Jubilee.
The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is free. But it is free only for users who register on NDLI. It also works only online.
What is the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor from IIT Kharagpur?
The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is a free study tool. Its maker is IIT Kharagpur, with a firm called Fermi AI.
NDLI stands for the National Digital Library of India. The Ministry of Education backs NDLI.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, powers the tool’s hints.
| Detail | What IIT Kharagpur announced |
|---|---|
| Built by | IIT Kharagpur, with Fermi AI |
| Hosted on | National Digital Library of India (ndl.gov.in) |
| Exams | GATE 2027 and JAM 2027 |
| Scan and Ask subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
| Cost | Free for registered NDLI users |
| Launched | October 12, 2026, Rajarhat, Kolkata |
What does the free AI tutor for GATE and JAM do?
The free AI tutor for GATE and JAM solves practice questions. It covers four subjects. These are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
GATE means the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. JAM means the Joint Admission Test for Masters. Both are national exams for postgraduate study.
The tool targets GATE 2027 and JAM 2027 students.
How does the Scan and Ask feature work?
Scan and Ask is the tool’s main feature. A student photographs or types a question. The AI gives hints and steps, not a direct answer.
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It shows the student the mistake. The goal is to build problem solving.
Is the IIT Kharagpur AI tutor free, and how do you use it?
Yes, the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is free. There is no fee for registered NDLI users. To use it, a student first registers on NDLI.
The tool then opens on a phone or a computer. It needs an internet link. IIT Kharagpur says it should cut the need for paid coaching.
Coaching ke paise nahi hain, kya yeh free AI tutor GATE ke liye kaafi hai?
The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is free. It helps you practise GATE and JAM questions on your own.
The tool can replace some paid coaching for doubt solving. But it is a practice tool, not a full course. You still need the GATE 2027 syllabus and a study plan.
Who is the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor for?
The tool is aimed at GATE and JAM students from rural and low-income homes.
Majumdar said AI’s power “lies not in providing instant answers, but in nurturing the ability of young minds.” The institute’s Director, Suman Chakraborty, said “excellence should never be limited by access.”
What the launch did not answer
The institute did not say how many questions the tool holds. It gave no separate web address for the GATE and JAM platform.
For now, the only named access point is NDLI, at ndl.gov.in. Scan and Ask covers four subjects today.
No detailed notice with these numbers has come out yet. CampusFeed will update this page when the institute shares the figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor?
The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is a free AI study tool from IIT Kharagpur. It runs on the National Digital Library of India at ndl.gov.in. Students scan a Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology question for step-by-step hints. IIT Kharagpur built it with Fermi AI.
Is the IIT Kharagpur AI tutor really free?
Yes, the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is free for registered NDLI users. There is no fee to scan questions or get hints. A student only needs to register on the National Digital Library of India at ndl.gov.in. An internet link is also needed.
How does the Scan and Ask feature work?
Scan and Ask lets a student photograph or type a question. The subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor then gives hints and steps, not a direct answer. It shows where the student went wrong.
Which exams and subjects does the AI tutor cover?
The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor supports GATE and JAM students. GATE is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. JAM is the Joint Admission Test for Masters. Scan and Ask now covers Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
How do I use the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor?
Open the National Digital Library of India at ndl.gov.in. Register there as a user. The NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor is free once you sign in. You can then scan a GATE or JAM question for guided hints.
Last verified: October 13, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IIT Kharagpur and the National Digital Library of India before you act.
