Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Karnataka's AI University Plans Statewide Education and Skills Roadmap
Karnataka is planning a new university focused on artificial intelligence.
Its advisory committee met for the first time in Bengaluru.
The university may start some learning programmes before the full university is ready.
These programmes could include certificates, diplomas and job-related training.
Students, graduates, working professionals and rural youth will be able to benefit.
The lessons may cover AI, data, cloud technology, cybersecurity and computer hardware.
Companies may help by providing teachers, mentors and practical projects.
Existing laboratories and educational facilities across Karnataka will also be used.
Officials are working on the university's rules and legal structure while beginning skill-development efforts.
The Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University advisory committee held its first meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday.
The committee discussed a phased plan for establishing the proposed university.
Certificate, diploma, finishing school, executive education and reskilling programmes may begin before the university fully opens.
Planned subjects include generative and agentic AI, data analytics, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, semiconductors and AI infrastructure.
Training will target students, graduates, professionals and rural youth, using industry partnerships and facilities across Karnataka.
- Who
- The Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University advisory committee, chaired by Kris Gopalakrishnan and co-chaired by Dr N Manjula.
- What
- The committee discussed a phased roadmap for establishing the proposed university and starting AI education and skill-development programmes.
- When
- The first advisory committee meeting was held on Saturday.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Bengaluru, with programmes planned across Karnataka.
- Why
- To build the university while quickly expanding AI education, reskilling and employment-related training.
- Institution
- Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University
- Meeting
- First advisory committee meeting
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Planned programmes
- Certificate, diploma, finishing school, executive education and reskilling programmes
- Key subjects
- Generative and agentic AI, data analytics, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, data centres, physical AI, semiconductors and hardware applications
- Target groups
- University students, graduates, technology professionals, professionals from other sectors and rural youth
- Implementation approach
- Immediate skill-development initiatives will proceed alongside legislative and institutional processes for establishing the university.