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IIT Kharagpur to Launch First 'Physical AI' School in India with ₹35 Crore Investment

IIT Kharagpur is establishing India's first dedicated school focused on 'Physical Artificial Intelligence', with a total investment of ₹35 crore. The initiative aims to move AI beyond data-centric models to systems that interact with the physical world, integrating with engineering, science, and medicine. Courses are expected to begin from the next academic session.

27 October 2026, Hindustan

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NMC Grants Fifth 'Mercy Attempt' for MBBS First Professional Exam to Students Admitted from 2019-20 Session
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Q1
Which premier Indian institute is establishing the country's first school of Physical Artificial Intelligence?
Explanation: The article clearly states that IIT Kharagpur is establishing the country's first school focused on Physical Artificial Intelligence. IIT Kharagpur is the oldest IIT, established in 1951.
Q2
The 'mercy attempt' for MBBS students, as per the news, is granted by which regulatory body?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the decision to grant a fifth 'mercy attempt' was taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC). NMC is the current apex regulator for medical education, having replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Q3
Consider the following statements regarding the new AI school at IIT Kharag:
1. 1.It is named the Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI.
2. 2.The total project cost is ₹50 crore, funded entirely by the institute.
3. 3.The school will offer programs including hybrid master's degrees and executive education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the school is named after Benjamin Gupta. Statement 2 is incorrect because the total cost is ₹35 crore, not ₹50 crore, and it is funded partially by alumni (₹22.5 crore) and the institute. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions hybrid master's degree programs and executive education among the proposed courses.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the NMC's decision on MBBS exam attempts:
1. 1.It grants a one-time fifth attempt for the First Professional MBBS exam.
2. 2.The benefit is applicable to all MBBS students irrespective of their year of admission.
3. 3.Students who have already received a fifth attempt through a court order are not eligible for this new relief.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions a one-time 'mercy attempt' (fifth attempt). Statement 2 is incorrect because the benefit is specifically for students admitted from the 2019-20 academic session onwards, not all students. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly excludes students who have already been granted a fifth chance by a university or court.
Q5
What is the total financial outlay for establishing the first Physical AI school at IIT Kharag?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that ₹35 crore will be spent on establishing the school. The funding includes ₹12.5 crore from the Vinod Gupta family, ₹10 crore from an anonymous alumnus, and the rest from IIT Kharagpur.
Q6
From which academic session onwards are MBBS students eligible for the one-time 'mercy attempt' as per the NMC's recent decision?
Explanation: The article specifically states that the benefit is for students admitted in the academic session 2019-20 and later. The 2019-20 batch was among the first to experience significant COVID-19 pandemic disruptions during their course.
Q7
What is the primary objective of establishing the School of Physical AI at IIT Kharag?
Explanation: As per the article, the school's aim is to move AI beyond data-based algorithms and digital applications towards systems that can understand the real world, make inferences about it, and interact with it. This is the core concept of 'Physical AI'.
Q8
What was the primary rationale cited by the NMC for granting an extra attempt to MBBS students?
Explanation: The article mentions that the decision was made considering the difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions in studies and exams, along with other health-related problems. The other options, while may be general goals, are not the stated primary reason for this specific relief measure.

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