A Study on Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Collegiate Education in Arts & Science Private Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This paper examines the multifaceted impact of Artificial Intelligence on collegiate education in arts and science private colleges in Tamil Nadu. It synthesizes recent policy drivers NEP 2020 and state-level initiatives, empirical studies from Tamil Nadu and India, and the international literature on Artificial Intelligence in higher education to map current adoption, identify perceived benefits and challenges among stakeholders students, faculty, administrators, and the propose an empirical research design to measure learning, employability, and pedagogical change. The current research findings from the literature show promise for AI-enabled personalised learning, assessment automation, and research support, but persistent barriers include uneven access, faculty readiness, and academic-integrity risks. The paper concludes with recommendations for institutional strategy, curriculum reform, faculty development, and directions for primary research in the Tamil Nadu arts and science private college’s context.