OpenAI has just made learning with ChatGPT even better! Its newly launched “Study Mode” turns the popular chatbot into an interactive learning companion — now available for free to all Indian users in 11 languages.
✨ What’s New in “Study Mode”?
On July 29, OpenAI rolled out a brand-new feature for ChatGPT users in India — Study Mode. Instead of simply giving direct answers, ChatGPT now guides students step by step to solve problems and understand concepts.
“It’s not just about quick answers anymore,” said Leah Belsky, VP of Education at OpenAI. “We want to help learners think, not just copy.”
This approach mimics the method of good teachers — by breaking things down, asking guiding questions, and offering feedback.
🌍 Multilingual & Multimodal: Learning for All
Study Mode supports 11 Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, and more. It also works with text, images, and voice, making it easier for students to interact in ways that suit them best.
Whether you’re using a smartphone in a village or a laptop in a city, Study Mode is mobile-friendly and works for everyone — free of cost.
💡 What Can You Use It For?
- 📚 Homework help
- 📝 Exam preparation
- 🧪 Learning tough topics
- 🧠 Critical thinking practice
- ✅ Self-check quizzes & feedback
To use it, simply select “Study and learn” in ChatGPT’s tools and start asking questions.
🧑🏫 Built with Help from Teachers and Students
This tool isn’t just a feature drop — it was co-created with input from Indian students and educators. It was even tested on challenging questions at the IIT level, and early results are promising.
OpenAI’s team worked with scientists and education experts to craft system instructions that encourage deeper learning. The result? A tutoring-like experience that works with the student, not for them.
⚙️ How It Works
Study Mode uses:
- 🧩 Socratic prompts (asking helpful questions)
- 🪜 Scaffolded answers (step-by-step guidance)
- 🧠 Memory recall (based on past interactions)
- 🎯 Skill-level adaptation (customized to each learner)
- 📝 Knowledge checks (quizzes and open-ended questions)
Students can toggle it on or off anytime in a chat, keeping the learning flow flexible.
🔐 Is It Safe?
Yes. OpenAI has added safety checks to prevent misuse, especially during exams. Study Mode, like the rest of ChatGPT, is designed to avoid giving inappropriate or harmful content.
🎯 What’s Next?
OpenAI sees this as just the beginning. Future updates may include:
- 🎥 Visual explanations and videos
- 📊 Goal tracking
- 🧑🎓 More personalized learning tools
- 🔬 Long-term AI education research with Stanford
The company’s broader NextGenAI project aims to study and improve how AI can support real-world learning — especially in K–12 education.
🗣️ Final Word
With Study Mode, OpenAI isn’t just offering answers — it’s offering understanding. And by bringing this to India, in many local languages and for free, it’s taking a big step toward making quality learning support truly accessible.
