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OpenAI Announces Collaboration With IITs, IIMs and More Institutes at AI Impact Summit

OpenAI Announces Collaboration With IITs, IIMs and More Institutes at AI Impact Summit

OpenAI and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will focus on advanced research and innovations.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 18 February 2026 20:01 IST

OpenAI Announces Collaboration With IITs, IIMs and More Institutes at AI Impact Summit

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OpenAI is also collaborating with online education platforms, like PhysicsWallah

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Highlights

India’s AI Impact Summit began on February 16
OpenAI will collaborate with multiple Indian institutes
The initiative aims to improve AI proficiency in India

AI Impact Summit 2026 was kicked off by the government on February 16. The event has brought together AI firms from across the world in one place, along with government representatives, industry leaders, subject-matter experts, and executives. As part of the AI Impact Expo 2026, which began on February 16, several companies and universities have showcased innovations and products. On the third day of the summit, Sam Altman-led AI giant has announced that it is collaborating with multiple higher education institutions in India to extend help and guidance to students.

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As part of OpenAI's new initiative, the US-based AI giant will collaborate with multiple higher education institutions in India, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), and Pearl Academy.

On top of this, the company will provide AI tools, along with guidance and support, to more than 1,00,000 students, faculty members, and staff of the institutes. OpenAI plans to systematically integrate AI across higher education institutions in the country.

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OpenAI India's Head of Education, Raghav Gupta, highlighted that a knowledge gap exists between what AI systems can do and how they are being utilised. He said, “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.”

The US-based tech firm claims that it will provide “enterprise-grade” ChatGPT Edu access to students and faculty members across campuses, along with “discipline-specific” implementation guidance and “responsible-use frameworks”. To enhance AI proficiency among Indian students, the AI fluency will be integrated into the “core” academic workflows.

Students will be taught about advanced prompting, analytics, coding, simulations, case analysis, and how to conduct AI-assisted research. On the other hand, faculty members will be given the opportunity to upskill. OpenAI said that it will also support on-campus hackathons and research-to-deployment initiatives, while also connecting campuses with the startup and enterprise ecosystems.

Lastly, IIM Ahmedabad and MAHE will award OpenAI certifications to students and faculty members. Apart from higher education institutions, the company is also collaborating with online education platforms, like PhysicsWallah, upGrad, and HCL GUVI.

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Further reading: IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, OpenAI, India AI Impact Summit

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More