The institute will first be launched as an autonomous institute under Anna University
Anna University will partner with globally reputable institutions and industry for research, and design the curriculum for degree programmes,” an official from Anna University said. “We want this institute to be developed on the lines of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, with the power to award degrees,” Dheeraj Kumar said. Chennai: Tamil Nadu higher education department plans to set up a new university for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, climate technology and space technology. The institute would conduct high-end application-oriented research and have degree-awarding powers. “This will be the first such institute in the country for emerging technologies. The institute would aim to produce young talent in advanced technologies. The higher education department also plans to introduce new legislation to establish an institute of excellence in basic sciences this academic year.
Named Periyar Institute of Emerging Technology, it will first be launched as an autonomous institute under Anna University , which is tasked with preparing the detailed project report.
“The institute will start its academic session within the next five months as part of Anna University,” said higher education secretary Dheeraj Kumar said. “Our ultimate goal is to convert this into an independent university for emerging technologies and collaborate with leading universities and institutes across the world.”