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India’s First Dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University Campus Approved

Andhra Pradesh’s chief minister approved India’s first university dedicated to quantum technology and Artificial Intelligence, to be built in Amaravati.

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Key Points

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Location: Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.

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Land area: 8.5 acres.

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Investment: roughly 730.7 billion Indian rupees provided by the national government.

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Academic focus: quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence, data science, semiconductor fabrication, chip design, and high‑performance computing.

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Student capacity: around 8,250 learners over five years, with about 3,900 new students each year by the fifth year.

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Key facilities: quantum research block, solar power generation, energy‑efficient utilities, EV charging stations, smart classrooms, labs, and a 500‑bed residential complex.

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Summary

The campus will cover 8.5 acres, cost about 730.7 billion Indian rupees, and be fully funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

It will offer undergraduate to doctoral programmes in quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence, data science, semiconductor design and high‑performance computing.

Facilities will include a quantum research and innovation block, solar energy systems, smart classrooms, and residential hostels, with classes beginning at a temporary site in 2026.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
Quantum
A field of physics that studies the behavior of the smallest particles and energy units.
Artificial Intelligence
Technology that enables computers to learn, reason, and make decisions similar to humans.
Semiconductor
A material used to make electronic components like computer chips that control electricity.
Nanofabrication
The technique of constructing structures at a scale a thousand times smaller than a millimeter.
Cryogenic
Related to extremely low temperatures, often used in advanced scientific experiments.
High‑Performance Computing
Powerful computers capable of processing large amounts of data at very high speeds.
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