OpenAI Partners with Six Indian Universities to Integrate AI into Higher Education

OpenAI announced partnerships with six public and private higher-education institutions in India on February 18, 2026, including IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad, with a goal of reaching more than 100,000 students, faculty, and staff over the following year. The collaboration includes campus-wide access to ChatGPT Edu tools, faculty training, and frameworks for responsible use, with plans to work with education-technology platforms including Physics Wallah on AI courses.

The partnerships will directly affect AI teaching in Indian higher education and may provide a model for other countries. Through certifications and training, OpenAI may shape skills standards while expanding its influence in education. More than 100,000 students, faculty, and staff will gain ChatGPT Edu access, integrating AI into program…. Two partner institutions will launch OpenAI-supported certifications, while EdTech platforms will provide foundational AI courses, affecting students and early-career….