Present paper discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education. It also discusses about the origin of AI and how AI has been incorporated in the education sector. The paper highlights the need and importance of AI in education as well as day to day life of students and teachers. It also cites relevant examples of AI based tools and applications for the use by students and teachers. The paper also highlights NCERT’s Initiatives for AI based education. After detailed discussions the paper unfolds the educational implications of AI in education along with probable pros and cons of AI based education. It is also expected that the paper will be helpful for making real and wise use of AI based tools and applications by the teachers and other stakeholders.