Technology

Big Boost for Tech Education: Quantum & AI University Coming to Amaravati

Published: 28 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the establishment of India’s first dedicated Quantum and AI University campus in Amaravati. The campus will be set up by NIELIT under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Academic programmes are set to begin from September 2026 at a temporary facility in Guntur while the permanent campus is built.

Key Takeaways

The ₹730.7-crore project will focus on emerging technologies such as Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, Chip Design and Data Science, helping build India's deep-tech talent pipeline.

Sources

The Hindu, Rediff