New Delhi: Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, is set to become India’s first AI-enabled state university, as the Union Government on Thursday announced a landmark pilot to transform the campus into a national “living laboratory” for artificial intelligence–driven education.
The initiative—unveiled at Google’s AI for Learning Forum—brings together the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Google Cloud, positioning CCSU as a model for AI-first institutional reform aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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CCSU to Become a Living Lab for AI-First Education
Under the pilot, CCSU will deploy:
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Personalised AI tutors for students
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AI-based skill-gap analysis linked to industry needs
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Intelligent document processing to automate university administration
The university will function as a testbed to design scalable AI frameworks that can be replicated across India’s higher education ecosystem.
“Degrees and Skills Must Merge”: Jayant Chaudhary
Addressing the forum, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary said the partnership represents a shift from siloed education to outcome-driven learning.
“For too long, degrees and skills were treated as separate tracks. AI allows us to finally connect them. This is not just a technology project—it is an employability engine that democratises access to world-class skills,” he said.
He noted that the benefits would immediately extend to CCSU’s affiliated colleges, with the model designed to scale across 45,000+ colleges and over 1,200 universities nationwide.
The initiative will also align with the Government’s ₹60,000 crore Model ITI Scheme, enabling vocational institutes to integrate AI-based curricula alongside upgraded infrastructure.
Google Commits ₹85 Crore for National Platforms
As part of its commitments, Google.org announced a ₹85 crore grant to Wadhwani AI, aimed at integrating AI tools into national platforms such as SWAYAM and Poshan Tracker, potentially reaching 75 million learners.
Chaudhary also urged Google to extend AI-based teacher enablement to Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, stressing that rural and remote institutions must not be left behind.
India as the Global South’s AI Testbed
Calling India a global laboratory for inclusive technology, the Minister said AI solutions designed for India’s linguistic and geographic diversity could become models for the Global South.
“When we solve for India, we solve for the world. These tools are global public goods,” he said, reaffirming India’s vision of Vishwa Bandhu—friendship with the world.
Google Leadership Backs Population-Scale Impact
Preeti Lobana, VP & Country Manager, Google India, said CCSU would leverage Google Cloud and Gemini to deliver personalised learning, AI-driven career guidance, and smart academic systems.
“By supporting CCSU’s evolution into an AI-first institution, we aim to pilot a framework for modernising India’s education and skill development ecosystem,” she said.
Google’s global education lead Chris Phillips highlighted the company’s focus on responsible AI, learning science, and productive student engagement, with live demonstrations of Gemini, Search and NotebookLM.
National Blueprint for AI-Ready Universities
Drawing from CCSU’s experience, MSDE will create a National Best Practice Framework, enabling institutions to self-certify as “AI-enabled universities.”
CCSU will also serve as a Centre of Excellence, hosting knowledge-sharing programmes for universities across the country.
A New Chapter for Indian Education
The CCSU pilot marks a decisive step towards an AI-powered education system, where students graduate not just with degrees, but with future-ready skills. As India races toward a digital economy, this collaboration signals a bold reimagining of how classrooms connect with careers—and how technology can truly level the learning field.
