Awareness and Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools among Postgraduate Students: A Study of Fakir Mohan University
Acceptance: 29/09/2026
Published: 28/10/2026
Abstract
The study looked into the level of understanding and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by postgraduate students at Fakir Mohan University and examined how this understanding and use varied according to the students' age and academic discipline. A descriptive survey method was employed, collecting data from 139 postgraduate students studying either Arts or Science through the use of a questionnaire. The data gathered were analysed using the t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey’s HSD post-hoc test. The findings showed that there were no statistically significant differences in awareness of AI tools when comparing the different age groups or between students from the Arts and Science disciplines. Likewise, no significant differences were found in the extent of AI tool usage between students from the two academic fields. Nevertheless, a statistically significant difference in usage was observed among the various age groups, and the post-hoc analysis revealed that there were differences in usage among certain age groups. The results show that awareness of AI tools is widespread among postgraduate students, although their actual use varies with age. The study highlights the importance of providing practical AI training and making sure that all academic disciplines have equal access to AI resources if AI tools are to be effectively incorporated into higher education.
Keynote: Artificial Intelligence, AI Tools, Awareness, Utilisation, Postgraduate Students, Higher Education
Author Name:
MAHIMA BEHERA
Pages:
567-578
DOI Number:
10.5281/zenodo.23992859
Country:
India
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Writer Name
MAHIMA BEHERA
Pages
567-578
DOI Numbers
10.5281/zenodo.23992859
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