Chandigarh University in Lucknow aims to realize the vision of making India a global hub for AI.
Chandigarh University’s Uttar Pradesh Campus will offer multidisciplinary, AI-augmented education across 43 programs starting from the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative at India’s first AI City in Lucknow’s SCR aims to revolutionize the country’s educational landscape.
LUCKNOW, India, January 6, 2025 — Chandigarh University (CU), recognized as India’s top private university, has announced the creation of a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled campus in Unnao, located in the Lucknow State Capital Region (SCR) of Uttar Pradesh. This next-generation campus aims to provide multidisciplinary education enhanced by AI, tailored to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.
The Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Campus, located in India’s first AI City in Lucknow, will transform the country’s educational landscape with 43 innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs enhanced by artificial intelligence. These programs, available starting in the 2025-26 academic year, follow a multidisciplinary education model and are organized into six streams: Engineering, Business Administration, Health and Life Sciences, Humanities, Liberal Arts, and Legal Studies. The Uttar Pradesh government has previously issued an ‘Authorization Letter’ to Chandigarh University to establish its AI-integrated campus in Unnao, Lucknow.
During a press conference at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Uttar Pradesh’s Higher Education Minister, Yogendra Upadhyay, launched the Chandigarh University Lucknow web portal and unveiled the 2025-26 academic session prospectus. The event was attended by prominent figures, including Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University; Mukesh Jain, Executive Vice President of Capgemini; Prof. Himani Sood, Pro-Chancellor of CU; and Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director of CU.
Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has become a key driver of the nation’s development.
He mentioned that Uttar Pradesh is on track to become a USD 1 trillion economy within the next five years, with the state’s GDP projected to reach Rs 32 lakh crore by March 2025. This positions Uttar Pradesh as the fastest-growing economy in India and is expected to create employment opportunities for 1.5 crore youth. Over the past seven years, the state’s economy, GDP, and per capita income have more than doubled, thanks to the efforts of the double-engine government.
Upadhyay stated that Uttar Pradesh is becoming a prominent educational hub in higher education. Over the past seven years, 16 new universities and over 250 colleges have been established in underserved regions, all under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
“It is a proud moment for us that Chandigarh University has established its AI-enabled campus in Uttar Pradesh. The timing of launching an AI-integrated university here is perfect, as the state government is also creating India’s first AI City, which will span over 70 acres in Lucknow. The government has allocated ₹500 crore for computing infrastructure, including 10,000 GPUs and an AI center in Lucknow. The initial phase of the AI City project has already attracted preliminary commitments of ₹2,500 crore from private technology companies and venture capital firms. Funding for local startups in the AI and deep-tech sectors has increased by an impressive 40 percent over the past 18 months, reflecting strong investor confidence in AI. As a hub for the AI ecosystem, the AI City in Lucknow is expected to create 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in AI for the youth over the next five years,” the Minister said.
Upadhyay stated that Chandigarh University’s AI-integrated campus aligns perfectly with the Uttar Pradesh government’s ambitions for growth driven by artificial intelligence as it prepares a skilled workforce.
He added, “The arrival of a world-class education provider like Chandigarh University means that students in Uttar Pradesh can now access quality education without having to leave their home state, making learning more accessible and affordable for everyone.”
Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu stated, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognizes the transformative power of artificial intelligence. India was among the first countries to develop a comprehensive strategy through the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. Chandigarh University Lucknow is dedicated to realizing our Prime Minister’s vision to make India a global leader in artificial intelligence.”
“As the Chancellor of Chandigarh University, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his proactive support in establishing the Chandigarh University Campus in Uttar Pradesh,” the MP added.
The CU Uttar Pradesh campus continues the esteemed legacy of Chandigarh University in Punjab, which has established itself as one of India’s leading private universities and a pioneer in innovative teaching and research. This AI-enhanced new campus offers various industry-focused, future-oriented academic programs. These programs include data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, an international perspective, interdisciplinary research, the development of entrepreneurial skills, and professional competencies.
Source: Chandigarh University Lucknow Campus
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