ABSTRACT

The lack of technological innovation in Islamic Religious Education learning at PTKIN (State Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions) makes it less flexible and interactive, failing to fully meet students' needs in the digital era. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using chatbots as interactive learning media to support the MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) program in the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at five PTKINs in Indonesia. The research employs a mixed-method approach with an ADDIE model design, involving 555 respondents. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires, analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results indicate that chatbot interactivity elements, including personalized simulations and responsiveness, significantly enhance students' competencies in both hard and soft skills. The "MyFun_PAI" chatbot supports independent learning by providing flexible access to materials, improving understanding, learning motivation, and user satisfaction. This technology integration also facilitates the adaptation of experience-based curricula to align with workforce demands. In conclusion, chatbots are effective as innovative media for enhancing the quality of MBKM-based learning. Recommendations include optimizing chatbot features and further developing artificial intelligence for more relevant religious learning. This study contributes to the development of technology-based learning media in Islamic higher education. . .

Keywords: Chatbot, Interactive Learning Media, Islamic Religious Education, MBKM, Student Competence. .

How to cite this article: Sutiah, Bahruddin U, Arifin Z, Supriyono, Hidayati S, Safitri HI, Walid A. Revolutionizing Pai Learning: Chatbot Integration to Support Mbkm Programs in Indonesian Ptkin. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(30s):791-798. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.30s.78

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Conflict of interest: None.