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Chennai, 14th July 2025: BITS Pilani, an Institution of Eminence, unveiled a transformative vision for the future of higher education during its 2025 convocation celebrations. Chancellor Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla announced three major initiatives: the launch of a state-of-the-art AI+ campus at Amaravati, a historic ₹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.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Birla emphasized 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.
The latest initiatives reflect our continued commitment to reimagining higher education in both physical and digital realms. These efforts are not just about scale but also about building a transformative ecosystem that empowers learners, nurtures innovation, and fuels inclusive growth. They will also help lay the foundation for India’s knowledge economy, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a trillion-dollar academic ecosystem, and preparing the nation for a digital, global future.”
The newly announced AI+ Campus at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 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: 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 ₹1,219 crore, one of the largest capital investments in its history, to expand and upgrade infrastructure across its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. The initiative will enhance long-term research capabilities, improve student experience, and foster global partnerships. It includes ₹60 crore for upgrading undergraduate laboratories to world-class standards. The student intake across campuses is projected to increase from over 18,700 to approximately 26,000 by academic year 2030–31. This physical expansion is coupled with strategic development of new interdisciplinary programs aligned with future industry and global trends.
The launch of BITS Pilani Digital, the institute’s own EdTech platform, brings its hallmark of academic excellence into the digital realm. In response to the National Education Policy’s push for accessible and lifelong learning, the platform offers flexible, industry-aligned programs co-created with professionals. Over the next five years, BITS Pilani Digital aims to launch 32 programs (including 11 degrees and 21 certificates) and reach over 100,000 learners. Learners will engage in real-world projects, gain career support, and have the option of campus immersions to build connections within the BITS community and industry.
