SDNB Vaishnav College Launches Tamil Nadu’s First Agentic AI Campus

Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt (SDNB) Vaishnav College for Women has launched its Agentic AI Campus initiative, becoming the first college in Tamil Nadu to adopt Gemini Enterprise alongside Digital Campus on Google Cloud’s Agentic Premier Tier. The initiative was launched on September 23, 2026, as the college marks its 59th year, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence into teaching, learning, research and campus operations.

The initiative is designed to provide students and faculty with practical AI skills while helping the institution develop an AI-first academic environment. The college said the programme will support students in preparing for an evolving workplace while enabling faculty and administrative teams to explore applications of AI within the institution.

The launch event included the formal presentation of the initiative’s certificate to Nimish Tolia, Secretary and Managing Trustee of SDNB Vaishnav College for Women. Navisha Prabhakar, Regional Head – Education, South & West, Google Cloud, handed over the certificate in the presence of representatives from Google Cloud, Deloitte, Ankercloud and DoyenAI, along with Dr K. Kanthimathi, Principal of SDNB Vaishnav College for Women.

College Begins Transition Towards an AI-First Campus

The adoption of Gemini Enterprise forms a central part of the initiative. Google Cloud describes Gemini Enterprise as an AI platform for organisations that allows users to access information across connected institutional resources, work with an AI assistant and use AI agents to support tasks and workflows.

At SDNB Vaishnav College, the technology will be explored across several academic and administrative applications. These include preparing learning materials, supporting academic research, helping students understand concepts and assisting with routine administrative activities.

The implementation is expected to remain aligned with the college’s academic priorities and responsible-use practices. The institution also plans to encourage students to critically assess AI-generated information and use AI to strengthen their own learning rather than treating the technology as a replacement for independent thinking.

Initiative Focuses on Women’s Participation in AI

A major focus of the programme is increasing opportunities for women to develop skills in artificial intelligence as AI becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace and wider economy.

Through exposure to emerging technologies across disciplines, the college aims to help students build practical skills and confidence that could support employment, higher education and entrepreneurship. Faculty training and hands-on experimentation will also be part of the programme, allowing educators to identify ways AI can be incorporated into teaching and academic activities.

Nimish Tolia said the college’s move towards an AI-first campus represents the next stage of its institutional development while maintaining its focus on women’s education. He said the objective is to use AI to amplify human potential, with faculty and students learning to work critically and effectively with the technology.

The college also intends to use AI to strengthen connections with industry and improve aspects of academic and administrative operations. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with Google, Deloitte and Ankercloud, with the college aiming to establish a broader ecosystem around AI education and innovation.

Google Cloud Supports AI Skills and Innovation

Navisha Prabhakar of Google Cloud said the partnership is intended to help students and faculty prepare for an environment in which AI will play an increasingly important role in education and the workplace.

She highlighted opportunities for students and educators to use AI in learning, teaching, research and innovation, while encouraging them to move beyond simply using AI tools and develop the confidence to build and innovate with the technology.

The partnership also reflects the college’s longstanding focus on women’s education. The initiative is intended to extend that focus into emerging technology by giving students access to practical AI capabilities and opportunities for experimentation.

Deloitte and Ankercloud to Support Implementation

Deloitte is supporting the initiative through AI enablement programmes and hackathons designed to help students develop relevant skills. Satyen Makhija, Partner – Engineering, AI & Data at Deloitte, said the programme could contribute to broader access to AI among students, faculty, administrative staff and ecosystem partners.

Google Cloud Country Head for Strategic Partnerships Vineet Parameswaran said AI presents an opportunity for students, faculty and administrators to participate in technological change. He added that the Google Cloud and Deloitte partnership would provide a secure and scalable platform as the college explores AI applications for student success, innovation and campus operations.

Ankercloud, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, is supporting the initiative alongside Deloitte. Its role includes platform deployment and training for students and faculty. Arun Kumar, Director of Ankercloud, said developing AI skills among women would be important to building a more inclusive workforce. The company will support the college in equipping students and faculty with capabilities to engage with AI technologies.

AI to Support Learning, Research and Campus Operations

The Agentic AI Campus initiative is expected to explore AI applications across different aspects of college life. Potential uses include developing learning resources, assisting academic research, supporting students in understanding complex concepts and improving routine administrative processes.

The college said responsible AI use and academic integrity will remain important elements of the implementation. Students will be encouraged to evaluate AI-generated information critically and retain ownership of their learning and academic work.

The initiative also brings together multiple technology and industry partners. SDNB Vaishnav College for Women has partnered with Deloitte, Ankercloud and DoyenAI for consulting, technology and adoption support as the institution develops its AI-first campus ecosystem.

Editor’s Note

The launch of an Agentic AI Campus at SDNB Vaishnav College for Women reflects the growing effort among higher education institutions to move beyond simply introducing AI tools and instead consider how the technology can be integrated into teaching, research and everyday institutional operations. The college’s approach places particular emphasis on practical exposure, faculty enablement and responsible use, while connecting AI skills with students’ future academic and professional opportunities.

The initiative is also notable for its focus on women’s participation in an increasingly AI-driven economy. By extending access to AI capabilities across disciplines rather than limiting them to technology-focused programmes, the college is positioning the initiative around broader digital confidence and workforce readiness. Its collaboration with Google Cloud, Deloitte, Ankercloud and DoyenAI provides the technology and implementation framework through which those objectives will be explored.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Agentic AI Campus initiative at SDNB Vaishnav College?

It is an initiative designed to establish an AI-first campus by integrating AI into learning, teaching, research and selected administrative activities.

2. Which AI technology has SDNB Vaishnav College adopted?

The college has adopted Gemini Enterprise alongside Digital Campus on Google Cloud’s Agentic Premier Tier.

3. What can students use AI for under the initiative?

Potential applications include understanding academic concepts, exploring research topics, preparing learning materials and developing practical AI skills relevant to employment, higher education and entrepreneurship.

4. How will faculty participate in the initiative?

Faculty will receive opportunities for AI enablement and hands-on exploration to identify practical ways of incorporating AI into teaching and academic activities.

5. Who are SDNB Vaishnav College’s partners for the AI initiative?

The college is working with Google, Deloitte, Ankercloud and DoyenAI on technology, consulting, training and adoption support.

6. Will the college focus on responsible AI use?

Yes. The initiative includes an emphasis on academic integrity and responsible use, including encouraging students to critically evaluate AI-generated information and use AI to support rather than replace their own learning.