OpenAI Reveals How Indian Students Use ChatGPT: 50+ Real Examples from IITs
Education has become the number one use case for ChatGPT in India, with students from top institutions using the AI as an “intellectual sparring partner” to develop critical skills.
Key Takeaways
- India is ChatGPT’s second-largest global market
- Education leads all use cases in the country
- OpenAI documented 54 real student prompts from IIT Madras, MAHE, and Delhi Technical Campus
- Students use AI for problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and creative exploration
Top 10 ChatGPT Use Cases by Indian Students
1. Exam Preparation
Prompt: “I have an Operating Systems Class Test 2 tomorrow and I want to score full marks. The exam format is: – 5 MCQs (1 mark each) – 2 Scenario-based Questions (10 marks each) Teach me everything you feel is important from the exam perspective. You can use any interactive method you want which can make it easier to learn and understand.”
Students often supplement with PDF materials to improve accuracy.
2. Study Schedule Creation
Prompt: “I have my SEE exams coming up. Create a detailed day-by-day study plan for me with revision, practice tests, and breaks. I want a balanced schedule to maximize focus and retention”
Syllabus PDFs help ground ChatGPT’s responses in course material.
3. Simplifying Complex Topics
Prompt: “Explain the Dining Philosopher Problem from a beginner’s perspective.”
4. Learning Through Role-Play
Prompt: “Teach me why things float, but explain it as if you are Archimedes.”
5. Practice Quiz Generation
Prompt: “Create a practice quiz for Operating Systems. Start by giving me one question at a time. Wait for my answer, then evaluate my response and give me feedback before moving to the next question. Include both long- and short-answer type of questions”
Users provide their notes to personalize the quiz content.
6. Assignment Pre-Grading
Prompt: “Act as my professor and grade my assignment”
7. Email Drafting in Multiple Tones
Prompt: “Draft this email for me in three tones: 1. Formal for HOD 2. Semi-formal for my faculty advisor 3. Friendly for my friends working on the same project
Email overview: I will be on leave on 29th Sept 2025, so I’ll be unable to present my project on Advanced Programming Practices. Please consider this, and I’ll present it as soon as I return on 6th Oct 2025.”
8. Design Critiques
Prompt: “I will upload my design. Act as a professional designer and give: 1. Top 3 strengths 2. Top 3 areas for improvement 3. Actionable tweaks to improve aesthetics and clarity 4. Optional alternative concept idea”
9. Proof of Concept Definition
Prompt: “You are the top 1% of project developers, known for turning ambitious ideas into reality. Your mission: build a Spider-Man simulation that goes beyond combat and swinging. See my project doc for all the details. Define a single, cohesive proof of concept that ties my ideas together, showing how a player would interact with this unique simulation.”
10. Outfit Inspiration
Prompt: “Be my random outfit generator for the day. Give me a theme or color I can use to build an outfit for college.”
The “Chats for Students in India” initiative showcases how Indian students are leveraging AI for academic excellence and skill development across diverse disciplines.
