NEW DELHI: ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Wednesday announced partnering with various higher education institutions in India to help students, faculty, and staff use AI tools like ChatGPT responsibly to enhance learning, research, and creativity.
The company, in a press note, said that the goal is not just to provide access to AI tools but to embed AI systematically into the core of academic institutions, promoting critical thinking, applied learning, and ethical use.
“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. Educational 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,” said Raghav Gupta, Head of Education, OpenAI India.
The first group of partner institutions includes Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), and Pearl Academy.
As per the company, each university will focus on applying AI in ways suited to its field. For example, IIT Delhi will leverage AI for engineering-led innovation, research, problem-solving, and prototyping.
IIM Ahmedabad will embed AI fluency into management education across strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and public policy.
AIIMS Delhi will explore AI in medical education, faculty training, and clinical simulations while establishing benchmarks for safety and ethical deployment.
MAHE will focus on multidisciplinary AI literacy across engineering, health sciences, business, and hospitality programs. UPES will use AI for applied innovation in multiple disciplines, and Pearl Academy will integrate AI into creative workflows like design, branding, fashion, and digital media.
The company further mentioned that the initiative provides campus-wide access to ChatGPT Edu, structured onboarding, and discipline-specific implementation guidance.
Faculty and staff will receive training on integrating AI into teaching, research, and campus operations. Students will gain hands-on experience with AI for coding, analytics, simulations, case analysis, and AI-assisted research.
OpenAI-supported hackathons, build days, and Industry Days will connect student innovation with startups, enterprises, and India’s priority sectors.
IIM Ahmedabad and Manipal will also roll out formal AI certifications, creating structured pathways to develop AI expertise within business and multidisciplinary programs.
To expand AI learning beyond campuses, OpenAI is collaborating with leading Indian ed-tech platforms, including PhysicsWallah, upGrad, and HCL GUVI, which will launch courses on AI fundamentals and practical ChatGPT applications for students and early-career professionals. This ensures that AI skills are scaled across India’s rapidly growing learner base.