Authors: Dr. Rachna Rana, Er. Gundeep Kaur, Er. Manpreet Kaur, Mr. Sachin Sharma
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational systems worldwide through personalized learning, predictive analytics, intelligent tutoring systems, automation, and institutional decision-support technologies. AI applications in education have transitioned from experimental prototypes to widely adopted tools used for assessment, student support, curriculum design, and governance. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape of AI in education, with emphasis on machine learning (ML) frameworks, learning analytics (LA), natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics used for monitoring academic quality assurance (QA). The paper synthesizes findings from recent empirical and conceptual studies, discusses the system-level implications of AI-enabled educational data mining, and identifies ethical, pedagogical, and institutional challenges that influence adoption. A section is dedicated to the integration of AI-driven predictive models into QA processes, including early warning systems, risk-prediction algorithms, and data-driven continuous-improvement frameworks. The paper concludes with recommendations for responsible AI deployment, future research trajectories, and policy considerations.