Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Approves Quantum-AI University Campus in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh has approved a new university campus for quantum technology and artificial intelligence.
The campus will be built in Amaravati and is expected to cost ₹730.70 crore.
NIELIT, which works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will establish it.
Classes are planned to start in September 2026 at a temporary facility in Guntur.
Students will be able to study quantum computing, AI, semiconductors, chip design and data science.
The permanent campus will include laboratories, classrooms, hostels and research facilities.
It will also have a special block for research, innovation and start-ups.
The project aims to train about 8,250 learners over five years.
Reports differ on whether the approval meeting took place on Thursday or Friday.
Andhra Pradesh approved a ₹730.70-crore Quantum and AI University campus in Amaravati.
NIELIT, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will establish it on 8.5 acres over five years.
The project will be funded through a Government of India grant-in-aid from MeitY.
Courses and advanced-technology skill programmes are scheduled to begin in September 2026 at a temporary facility in Guntur.
The campus aims to train about 8,250 learners and support quantum technology, AI, semiconductor research, start-ups and commercialisation.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu approved the project; the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology will establish it under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- What
- A dedicated Quantum and AI University campus focused on education, research, skilling, innovation and entrepreneurship.
- When
- Programmes are scheduled to begin in September 2026; reports place the approval meeting on either Thursday or Friday.
- Where
- The permanent campus will be built on 8.5 acres in Amaravati, with initial programmes at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur.
- Why
- The project aims to develop talent, research, start-ups and technology commercialisation in quantum technologies, AI, semiconductors and other deep-tech fields.
- Project cost
- ₹730.70 crore over five years
- Campus site
- 8.5 acres in Amaravati
- Funding
- Government of India grant-in-aid through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Programme launch
- September 2026 at a temporary facility at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur
- Training target
- Approximately 8,250 learners over five years: 1,650 through degree programmes and 6,600 through skilling and certification programmes
- Research facility
- Quantum Research, Innovation and Incubation Block of approximately 1.2 to 1.25 lakh square feet, depending on the report
- Planned infrastructure
- Smart classrooms, laboratories, hostels, a 500-bed residential facility, solar systems, EV charging and scientific waste-management systems
