OpenAI Partners with IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad to Bring AI Tools to 100,000 Indian Students

Feb 19, 2026
TechCrunch
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Summary

OpenAI launches massive partnership with six major Indian institutions including IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad to integrate ChatGPT Edu into academic workflows for over 100,000 students, faculty, and staff while expanding collaboration with ed-tech platforms like Physics Wallah to deliver structured AI courses across India's education sector.

Key Points

  • OpenAI partners with six major Indian higher education institutions including IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad to reach over 100,000 students, faculty, and staff with AI tools and training over the next year
  • The initiative focuses on integrating ChatGPT Edu into core academic workflows like coding, research, and analytics rather than standalone tool access, with some institutions offering OpenAI-backed certifications
  • OpenAI expands beyond campus partnerships to work with Indian ed-tech platforms including Physics Wallah and upGrad to deliver structured AI courses to students and early-career professionals

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