Inauguration of Centre for Immersive Learning

The Centre for Immersive Learning (CIL) was officially inaugurated on November 7, 2024, at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.

The landmark event was graced by:

• Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao — Group Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani

• Prof. G. Sundar — Director (Off-Campus Programmes & Industry Engagement)

• Prof. Soumyo Mukherji — Director, Hyderabad Campus

Below are highlights and moments captured during the inauguration ceremony.

Faculty Workshop on XR Experience (Jan 2025) 

The Centre for Immersive Learning (CIL) conducted a specialized workshop designed for faculty members and educators. The program focused on integrating Virtual and Augmented Reality into academic curricula, demonstrating practical tools to enhance interactive teaching and course design. Participants were given awareness about the technology and the benefits of integrating it with course curricula to build immersive classroom experiences. 

Workshop Series 1 at BITS Hyderabad Campus(Nov 1–2) 2025 

The Centre for Immersive Learning (CIL) hosted two-day workshops on Augmented and Virtual Reality across BITS Pilani campuses. Participants gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge XR tools (Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender) under industry guidance. The interactive sessions focused on bridging academic learning with real-world industry applications. 

Participation in ISDD Conference, BITS Pilani (Feb 2026) 

The Centre for Immersive Learning (CIL) showcased its initiatives at the International Seminar on Digital Dreamscapes (ISDD 2026) at BITS Pilani. Shared insights into our ongoing work with immersive technologies, virtual worlds while connecting with fellow researchers and practitioners exploring the future of digital expression. The team presented academically integrated applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality in modern education and pedagogy. The interaction fostered knowledge sharing and highlighted CIL’s role in advancing spatial computing within academia. 

Workshop Series 2 at BITS Goa Campus(April 25–26) 2026 

The Centre for Immersive Learning (CIL) organized a two-day workshop focusing on core AR and VR technologies at the K. K. Birla Goa Campus. Participants explored hands-on development using tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender alongside industry leads from IXR Labs and Ajna Lens. The interactive sessions trained students and faculty to design, prototype, and build practical XR applications. 

Workshop Series 3 at BITS Pilani Campus (Oct 24– 25) 2026

Following the online competition, CIL organized a two-day hands-on workshop focused on core Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies. Partnering with IXR Labs and Ajna Lens, the event provided mentorship in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender to help participants transform their ideas into functional XR prototypes.