BITS Pilani Launches AI+ Campus in Amaravati with INR 1,000 Cr Investment

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Ayush Sharma

BITS Pilani has officially announced the launch of its futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of approximately INR 1,000 crore. This campus will span 35 acres and offer undergraduate twinning programs, doctoral degrees, and master’s courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Innovation, and Strategy to its students. Development will occur in two phases, where Phase 1 will accommodate 3,000 students by 2027, meanwhile Phase 2 will expand capacity to 7,000+ students in their AI+ campus. Alongside, BITS unveiled Project Vistaar, an INR 1,219 crore initiative to upgrade its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses for the students. It also launched BITS Pilani Digital, an EdTech platform, so that it can reach 1 lakh learners through 32 programs in 5 years. For more details related to the BITS Pilani AI+ campus, students can visit the official website of collegehai.com.

Launch of BITS Pilani’s AI+ Campus: Important Dates and Events

The important dates and major events of BITS Pilani’s AI+ Campus is given below in a table:

Event / Milestone	Date / Timeline
Official Announcement	July 13, 2025
Investment Amount	INR 1,000 crore for the Amaravati campus
Campus Size	35 acres
Phase 1 Completion Target	By 2027
Phase 1 Student Capacity	3,000 students
Phase 2 Expansion	Scale up to 7,000+ students
Launch of BITS Pilani Digital Platform	August 2025
Digital Programs Planned	32 programs over 5 years
Project Vistaar Investment	INR 1,219 crore for campus upgrades
Target Student Capacity Across Campuses	Increase to 26,000 by 2030–31

Comparison Between AI+ Campus and Traditional Campuses

There are various features through which the AI+ Campus and Traditional campuses can be compared, such as Infrastructure, Academic Programs, Learning Model, Student Capacity, Global Collaboration, Technology Integration, etc. For more information, students can check out the table below:

Feature	AI+ Campus (Amaravati)	Traditional Campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad)
Infrastructure	Smart, modular design with IoT systems, AI-powered services, and immersive learning tools	Conventional infrastructure with periodic upgrades
Academic Programs	AI, Machine Learning, Innovation, Strategy; Twinning UG, Cotutelle PhD, Global Masters	Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities
Learning Model	Hybrid delivery, experiential curriculum, entrepreneurship-first approach	Traditional classroom-based learning with some digital integration
Student Capacity	Phase 1: 3,000 students; Phase 2: 7,000+ students	Combined capacity ~18,700; expanding to 26,000 by 2030–31
Global Collaboration	Cotutelle PhD with international universities, global twinning programs	Limited international collaboration; mostly domestic programs
Technology Integration	AI-driven labs, smart scheduling, predictive analytics, campus immersion via EdTech	Basic digital tools, gradual adoption of smart systems
Campus Vision	Designed as a next-gen innovation hub aligned with future industry needs	Legacy campuses with a strong academic reputation and alumni network
Expansion Investment	INR 1,000 crore for the Amaravati campus	INR 1,219 crore under Project Vistaar for upgrades across existing campuses