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Harish and Bina Shah School of AI and Computer Science

Harish and Bina Shah School of AI and Computer Science is envisioned to transform the nature of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs in academic institutions and help build real leadership in the global AI arena.

Donor

Harish & Bina Shah Foundation (HBSF) is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity and dignity across India. Established in 2002, it has supported initiatives across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, livelihoods, legal aid, environment, and arts and culture. Through partnerships with organisations and changemakers, HBSF helps strengthen institutions and build resilient communities across the country.

Harish Shah 
Chairperson, Harish & Bina Shah Foundation 
Founder and Managing Director, Signet Capital Pvt. Ltd.

Bina Shah 
Executive Director, Harish & Bina Shah Foundation 
Executive Director, Signet Capital Pvt. Ltd.

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Impact

500+
Students impacted via education in AI across interdisciplinary domains in tech, health, data and more.
400+
Stakeholders engaged In AI-focused conversations including academicians, industry leaders, school students, etc.
~15
Knowledge sessions hosted on AI and allied fields focusing on capability-building and knowledge transfer.

*As per academic year 2025-26

Academic Programs

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Undergraduate Degree Program

Flagship BTech major in Computer Science and AI launched. Minors in Computer Science and AI offered to all UG majors.

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Masters of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Admission open for the Masters of Science in Artificial Intelligence program. One-year, full-time residential program for ambitious early-career professionals with strong technical foundations.

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PhD Program

Fellowships in Computer Science and AI announced for PhD candidates in this field. Applications are open.

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Partnership With The University of Pennsylvania

Harish and Bina School of AI and Computer Science has a deep partnership with Penn Engineering, including the exchange of faculty and the facilitation of joint research and academic activities for researchers and students. Both universities will work together to share information and scholarly publications, enhancing the collective impact of their research initiatives. Additionally, the partnership will likely involve the development and implementation of cooperative research and educational programs, leveraging the expertise and resources of both institutions.

This will play a key role in making the Harish and Bina Shah School of AI & Computer Science a global hub for interdisciplinary AI education & research. It will provide plaksha students with global exposure and hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges.

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ConfAI

An annual conference on AI that brings together eminent business leaders, academicians, scientists, thought leaders, and practitioners. The conference highlights the potential of AI in finding effective solutions to various societal challenges.

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AI On The Campus

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Hackathon

From an AI singing assistant to a startup-investor 
platform and posture software Plaksha's tech 
community showcases its best at the hackathon.

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Moving Mountains

The masterclass series explores AI and other 
frontier tech through the lens of technology, 
humanities, Indic thought, and data-driven insights.

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ConfAI

ConfAI, Plaksha's annual academic conference, exploring cutting edge developments in AI and data science.

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CHI 2025, Japan

Three students presented their paper on AdaptAI: A Personalized Solution to Sense Your Stress and Fix Your Mess, at CHI Japan.

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AI for Viksit Bharat

BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, addressed the students and Plakshans about the transformative growth and potential of Al to accelerate India's economic development.

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Foundation Day with Srikanth Velamakanni

Binny Bansal, Co-founder of Flipkart, and Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder of Fractal, engaged in an insightful conversation about harnessing AI, blockchain and robotics to drive innovation and deliver real-world impact.

Meet Our Academic Team

The strength of our school lies in its people - a diverse, interdisciplinary team of leading researchers, educators, and practitioners.

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