Andhra Pradesh has enrolled 55,000 students in a mass quantum skills course on ‘Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit’ through National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) to start from January 19 (Monday).
The program is organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Delivered by leading faculty from IIT-Madras and IBM Quantum, the NPTEL course will offer hands-on exposure to quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and Qiskit programming to equip students with globally relevant skills demanded by industry leaders such as IBM, Google, Microsoft, Intel and emerging quantum start-ups.
Expert faculty involved in delivering the course include Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT-Madras, Prabha Mandayam, Principal Research Scientist at IBM Research, India Research Labs, Bangalore, Anupama Ray and Principal Engineer, IBM Quantum Ambassador Sheshashayee Raghunathan.
As a university incentive and recognition of excellence, the most successful and dedicated students will be sponsored for exposure visits to I-Hubs across ITS and IISc, through internship opportunities in national and international quantum laboratories, and supported in career placements in cutting-edge quantum technology roles. These initiatives will create a direct pipeline from government classrooms to the world’s most advanced research and innovation centers.
The top 12 institutions with the highest enrollment in Quantum Computing (NPTEL) include Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem (3,774 students); Kallam Haranatha Reddy Institute of Technology in Guntur (2,616 students); NRI Institute of Technology in Krishna District (2,550 students); Annamacharya University, Rajampet (1,998 students); Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering in Mylavaram (1,873 students); Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women at Bhimavaram (1,758 students); Raghu Engineering College in Visakhapatnam (1,678 students); Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalaya in Tirupati (1,357 students); QIS College of Engineering and Technology in Ongola (1330 students); Aditya College of Engineering and Technology in Surampalem (1,323 students); Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education in Vijayawada (1,151 students) and Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science in Madanapalle (1,1000 students).
“Quantum technology will define the economic and strategic strength of nations for decades to come. Through Amaravati Quantum Valley and our partnership with NPTEL, IITs, IISc and global industry leaders, Andhra Pradesh is laying the foundation for a future where students will not only participate but also lead the world in quantum innovation,” said APSCHE Chairman K. Madhu Murthy.
He added that training 55,000 students in one coordinated mission was not just an academic achievement. “It is a statement that Andhra Pradesh is ready to shape the next technological revolution.”
Mr. Murthy said that APSCHE will continue to expand Quantum Innovation Centers (QICs) and local Swayam branches to strengthen industry-academia partnerships and tie up with National Quantum Mission, AQV and many other start-ups such as QpiAi, Qkrishi, Qualcomm, Quantum AI Global, Qubitech, Andrés, Qbraid and others to ensure that Quantum Prade becomes a global talent. Computing, quantum AI, quantum communication and quantum cyber security.
Published – 18 Jan 2026 18:45 IST