OpenAI partners with IIT Delhi, AIIMS, IIM-A and others to embed AI in learning

OpenAI on Wednesday announced partnerships with top Indian universities to bring artificial intelligence into courses across management, healthcare, engineering, creative fields, and other disciplines. The goal is to prepare students with AI skills for a technology-driven economy.

The first group includes Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, and Pearl Academy, the company said in a statement.

The initiative will benefit over 1 lakh students, faculty, and staff in the next year. It aims to go beyond just providing access to AI tools by fully integrating AI across campuses, with a strong focus on responsible use and academic integrity.

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Raghav Gupta, Head of Education, OpenAI India, said, "AI literacy is essential to building a future-ready generation. Studies project that by 2030, nearly 40% of the core skills workers rely on today will change, driven largely by AI."

"Yet, a gap remains between what AI tools can do and how people are using them. Education institutions are a critical route to bridge this gap. By embedding AI tools, training, and research into the core infrastructure of schools and universities, they can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a world with AI," he said.

The partnership will provide enterprise-level ChatGPT Edu access along with structured onboarding, subject-specific guidance and clear responsible-use policies aligned with each institution’s rules.

AI skills will be built into everyday academic work, including advanced prompting, data analysis, coding, simulations, case studies, and AI-supported research. OpenAI will also organize hackathons, build days, and Industry Days to connect students with startups and companies.

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Additionally, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Manipal Academy of Higher Education will introduce OpenAI certifications to create structured AI learning paths in business and multidisciplinary programs.

Outside campuses, OpenAI is partnering with ed-tech platforms PhysicsWallah, upgrad, and HCL GUVI to offer structured AI courses covering basics and practical ChatGPT use for students and young professionals.

At Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, the partnership will focus on engineering innovation and advanced research. This may include campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access, faculty sessions, and the use of generative AI tools in real-world problem-solving and system design.

"We are delighted to partner with OpenAI to explore access to the latest ChatGPT Edu tools for our students, researchers and faculty and to enable collaborative research in novel applications of AI, including in Education. This is a part of IIT Delhi's strategy to enhance partnerships with Sovereign and Global AI companies," said Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.

At Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, AI skills will be built into courses across strategy, operations, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and public policy.

"Technology has always been a great enabler for humankind. As the world is looking at the century-defining opportunities that lie before us with AI, across every industry and economy, it is time that we brace ourselves by building a strong foundation for an exciting future," said Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad.

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With All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, OpenAI will explore how AI can be used in medical education and clinical training, including the possible launch of an AI in Medical Education Hub.

"At AIIMS New Delhi, we see artificial intelligence as a powerful enabler of academic excellence and clinical precision," said M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS New Delhi. "Through the proposed AI in Medical Education Hub, we aim to establish robust quality benchmarks, safety guardrails, and ethical standards so that AI strengthens clinical judgment, enhances learning, and ultimately improves patient care outcomes."

Beyond campuses, OpenAI is also expanding into the wider skilling ecosystem by partnering with edtech platforms like PhysicsWallah and UpGrad.

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