OpenAI has partnered with several leading Indian universities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into educational programs. The initiative aims to equip over 100,000 students, faculty, and staff with AI skills. This partnership focuses on developing talent for a technology-driven economy.
University Partnerships Announced
The program includes institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), and All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS New Delhi). Other participating universities are Manipal Academy of Higher Education, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), and Pearl Academy.
Raghav Gupta, Head of Education at OpenAI India, stated that AI literacy is vital for future readiness. He noted projections indicating a significant shift in core job skills by 2030 due to AI advancements. Gupta highlighted a gap between AI tool capabilities and user application. Educational institutions are key to bridging this gap, he said. Embedding AI tools and training into academic structures will provide students with necessary skills.
Program Details and Integration
The collaboration will provide enterprise-grade ChatGPT Edu access. It includes structured onboarding and guidance for AI implementation across various disciplines. Responsible use frameworks will align with institutional policies. AI fluency will be integrated into core academic workflows like advanced prompting, analytics, and coding.
OpenAI will support hackathons and industry events. These events will connect campus innovation with startups and businesses. IIM Ahmedabad and Manipal Academy of Higher Education will offer OpenAI certifications. These certifications will formalize AI capabilities within business and multidisciplinary programs.
Focus Areas by Institution
IIT Delhi will concentrate on engineering innovation and research. This includes campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access and integrating generative AI tools into problem-solving. Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, expressed enthusiasm for exploring AI tools and collaborative research. He noted this aligns with IIT Delhi’s strategy to partner with global AI companies.
At IIM Ahmedabad, AI fluency will be integrated into curricula for strategy, operations, finance, and marketing. Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIM Ahmedabad, emphasized AI’s potential to enable opportunities across industries. He stated the need to build a strong foundation for the future.
AIIMS New Delhi will explore AI applications in medical education and clinical training. A potential AI in Medical Education Hub could be established. Professor M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, sees AI as a tool for academic excellence and clinical precision. The hub aims to set quality benchmarks and ethical standards for AI use in healthcare.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will focus on cross-disciplinary research and AI literacy. Lt. Gen Dr. M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, stated the aim to become an AI-enabled institution.
UPES will deploy AI across engineering, business, design, law, and health sciences. Pearl Academy will focus on AI in creative practices, including design and digital media. Both will emphasize responsible and ethical AI use.
Ed-Tech Collaborations
OpenAI is also partnering with ed-tech platforms PhysicsWallah, upGrad, and HCL GUVI. These collaborations will launch structured AI courses. The courses will cover AI fundamentals and practical ChatGPT applications.