Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Odisha State Open University Aims for AI-Powered Virtual Varsity
The Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is working towards becoming a 'Virtual University' using AI technology.
The university has developed an 8-Quadrant AI Module that is already in use on campus.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shyam Sundar Pattnaik, shared this vision during the PRAYAS 2025 conference, which focused on the National Education Policy 2020.
The goal is to integrate learning, skills, and technology in real-time to provide students with better job opportunities and functional excellence.
The conference brought together many important people from the education and industry sectors to discuss new ideas and initiatives in higher education.
Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is developing an AI-powered Virtual University with an 8-Quadrant AI Module.
The university aims to integrate learning, skill, competency, and technology in real-time.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shyam Sundar Pattnaik announced this vision during the PRAYAS 2025 conference.
The conference focused on the National Education Policy 2020 and brought together academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders.
The AI Empowered Office and 8-Quadrant Module are already functional on the campus.
- Who
- Odisha State Open University (OSOU) and various academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders
- What
- Plans to become an AI-powered Virtual University with an 8-Quadrant AI Module
- When
- During the PRAYAS 2025 conference
- Where
- Odisha State Open University
- Why
- To spearhead competency development alongside academic excellence and technology
- Institution
- Odisha State Open University (OSOU)
- Key Technology
- 8-Quadrant AI Module
- Event
- PRAYAS 2025
- Event Duration
- 2 days
- Event Focus
- National Education Policy 2020
- Key Speaker
- Prof. Shyam Sundar Pattnaik (Vice-Chancellor, OSOU)
- Key Features
- AI Empowered Office, 8-Quadrant Module
- Vision
- Integrate learning, skill, competency, and technology in real-time
