The Andhra Pradesh State government has approved the establishment of India’s first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University campus in Amaravati. Set up by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)—a Deemed-to-be University under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)—the project is backed by a 100% Grant-in-Aid from MeitY totaling ₹730.70 crore ($76.5M USD) over five years. [ NIELIT Quantum & AI University Campus Overview ] Funding & Site Scale Core Research Infrastructure Academic & Skilling Targets • ₹730.7 Crore MeitY Grant-in-Aid • 1.25 Lakh Sq. Ft. QRIIB Research Block • 8,250 Total Learners (5-Year Target) [...]

Andhra CM approves India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university in Amaravati, investing ₹730.7 crore for advanced technology education.

The 8.5-acre campus will be funded through a grant from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Classes are expected to begin from September 2026 at a…