India’s First AI Campus to Open in Andhra Pradesh

BITS Pilani announced that it will set up India’s first AI Plus Campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The new campus will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related fields and is expected to begin admissions in 2027. With an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, this project marks a big step forward for tech-based education in India.

A First-of-Its-Kind Campus

BITS Pilani, a top private university, is building a new campus that will focus mainly on AI and digital learning. This special campus will be set up on 70 acres of land given by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in Amaravati.

The project was announced by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of BITS and Chairman of Aditya Birla Group. He said the aim is to create a “digital-first, AI-focused” centre for learning that offers global standards and real-world experience.

Global Exposure and Green Design

The campus will have modern features like smart buildings, renewable energy systems, and IoT-based services. It will provide AI-related programmes in areas such as Data Science, Robotics, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Computational Linguistics.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the project and said it matches his vision to make Amaravati a center for advanced education. He shared on social media (X) that the students will get international exposure and industry internships, helping them prepare for future jobs.

AI for Real-World Problems

BITS Vice Chancellor V. Ramagopala Rao said this will be India’s first full AI-focused campus. He explained that students will learn the basics of AI and how it can be used in areas like agriculture, climate change, and healthcare. The campus will also have global university partnerships to bring in the latest knowledge and methods.

Architecture and Expansion Plans

The new campus is being built near the Venkateswara Swamy Temple, and the buildings will reflect a mix of traditional Indian temple style and modern design. A new access road is also being planned to make it easy to reach the campus.

As part of Project Vistar, BITS also plans to spend Rs 1,200 crore to expand its Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa campuses. The goal is to increase the total number of students across all campuses to 26,000 by 2030–31.