Amaravati to Get India's First Quantum and AI University

Respectable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu has approved the setting up of India’s first-ever Quantum and AI University Campus at Amaravati. The campus will be set up by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Spanning over an area of 8.5 acres, the project will require an investment of Rs 730.7 crore over a period of five years. It will have a focus on quantum technology, AI, semiconductors, and other advanced deep tech disciplines.

Quantum and AI University Campus, Amaravati

The approval has been taken in a CRDA Authority meeting presided over by the Chief Minister Naidu.

The project will be a conglomeration of various elements including education, research, skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship in a single institution.

The project is proposed to be completed with full funding via grants-in-aid by Government of India through MeitY.

Courses on Quantum Technology and Semiconductor

The university campus should ideally provide an extensive variety of courses including undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma and executive programmes.

Some important focus areas are,

Quantum Computing
Quantum Communication & Quantum Security
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Data Science
Semiconductor Fabrication
Chip Design
VLSI
ATMP
Embedded Systems
High Performance Computing

Programmes on academic research and advanced technology skill development are expected to start from September 2026 from a provisional campus of Acharya Nagarjuna University located in Guntur while the main campus of Amaravati is built.

Facilities for Advanced Research & Innovation

An important aspect would be the Quantum Research, Innovation & Incubation Block with a footprint of 1.2 lakh sq. ft.

This building would include facilities for quantum computing and quantum communication, quantum photonics, quantum security, cryogenic and high performance computing. It would also include cleanroom, nanofabrication, semiconductor technology, chip design, data center and startup incubation facilities.

Targeting 8,250 Learners in Five Years

The initiative plans to develop 8,250 learners in five years. These would consist of about 1,650 learners through the degree programme and 6,600 learners via the skilling and certification programmes.

The yearly intake capacity of the institution would be around 3,913 learners by the fifth year.

Collaborations with institutions such as IIT Tirupati, IIIT Sri City, Andhra University, and JNTU colleges would be made for academic initiatives, research and technology development purposes.

Sustainable Campus in the Pipeline

The permanent campus of the institute would comprise various green and smart infrastructures, including generation of solar power, solar water heating systems, energy-efficient utilities and EV charging stations.

Other plans involve scientific waste management practices, smart classrooms, labs, hostels and 500-bedded accommodation.