The Department of Computer Science and Engineering successfully organised “Quantiverse 2026: Hands-on Quantum Computing”, a half-day workshop in collaboration with C-DAC, on January 26, 2026. The programme introduced participants to the foundational concepts of quantum computing and provided hands-on exposure to nationally developed quantum simulation platforms.

Around 200 participants registered, with 55 attending physically and more than 110 joining online, reflecting strong academic interest in emerging quantum technologies.

The technical sessions were delivered by experts from C-DAC:

• Dr Jitendra Joshi (C-DAC Pune) – Introduction to Quantum Computing
• Mr Girish Belani (C-DAC Hyderabad) – Hands-on: QSim Noisy Simulator
• Mr Raja Singh Yadav (C-DAC Bengaluru) – Hands-on: Qniverse Platform

Participants gained practical experience using QSim Noisy Simulator, and Qniverse. QSim, part of the Quantum Computing Toolkit Project, represents one of India’s pioneering national initiatives in quantum research, executed through collaborative efforts of premier institutions including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs, including IIT Roorkee), and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Qniverse, developed by the Quantum Technology Group, C-DAC Bengaluru, is a unified quantum computing platform that supports the design, simulation, and execution of quantum algorithms across superconducting, photonic, and neutral atom qubit systems. Integrated with High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, it enables accelerated simulations using GPUs, FPGAs, and vector processors.

The workshop was convened by Dr Varsha Sambhaje and co-convened by Dr Rohit Babar, Assistant Professors from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The programme was also graced by the senior faculty members including Dr Manjula, Dr Saleti Sumalatha, Dr Elakkiya, Dr Suraj Bhagat, Dr Sibendu Samanta and Dr Debabrata Senapati and many more.

With the strong support and encouragement of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dean, Head of the Department, and the leadership of SRM University-AP, along with the guidance and contribution of Shri Amit Saxena ji from C-DAC, the workshop was successfully organised and widely appreciated.

The event effectively bridged theoretical learning with practical implementation, strengthened industry–academia collaboration with C-DAC, and enhanced quantum computing skill development among participants.