BITS Pilani to set up AI+ campus at Amaravati
Discover BITS Pilani’s ambitious ₹1,000 cr AI+ campus in Amaravati launching by 2027 as part of a ₹2,200 cr expansion under Project Vistaar. Learn about programs, capacity, infrastructure, and broader education impact.
BITS Pilani to set up AI+ campus at Amaravati

BITS Pilani Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla has announced three major initiatives: the launch of a state-of-the-art AI+ campus at Amaravati, a historic Rs.1,219 crore investment to expand and modernize its campuses under Project Vistaar, and the formal unveiling of BITS Pilani Digital, its dedicated EdTech platform.
These bold moves signal the institute’s commitment to shaping the future of learning at the intersection of physical and digital education.
The newly announced AI+ campus at Amaravati is envisioned as a next-generation innovation hub spread across 35 acres. It will offer undergraduate twinning programs, cotutelle doctoral degrees with top global institutions, and master’s programs in AI/ML, innovation, and strategy.
Designed for agility and impact, the campus will feature an Experiential & Adaptive Curriculum, an Entrepreneurship-First Approach, and Flexible Learning Paths. A Smart Campus Vision will integrate IoT systems, AI-powered services, immersive learning tools, and hybrid delivery infrastructure.
Development will occur in two phases and the Phase 1 will support 3,000 students, focusing on core academics and student life. Phase 2 will scale capacity to 7,000+, adding advanced research centers, global collaboration zones, and dedicated entrepreneurship hubs, built using sustainable, modular infrastructure for scalability and efficiency.
Under Project VIstaar, BITS Pilani has committed Rs.1,219 crore, one of the largest capital investments in its history, to expand and upgrade infrastructure across its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses.
Speaking at the convocation, Birla emphasised BITS Pilani’s enduring legacy of innovation and its forward-looking agenda. "This is a pivotal moment in the journey of BITS Pilani. For over six decades, BITS Pilani has been synonymous with academic excellence, pioneering innovation, and nation-building. Through its unwavering focus on quality education and values-driven leadership, the institute has nurtured generations of professionals, thinkers, and entrepreneurs who have played an important role in shaping India’s growth story on the global stage," he stated.