Rankings & Recognition — LPU
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National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)—LPU receives the highest NAAC grade, A++, with a score of 3.68 on a scale of 4 amongst all dual-mode universities (both government and private).2
NIRF Ranking 2025- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Lovely Professional University 31st amongst all government and private universities in India.3
The University Grants Commission-LPU is duly recognized by the University Grants Commission, and LPU Online is duly entitled by the UGC-DEB to offer programs in online mode. 2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24, 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-224
University Grants Commission- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized LPU as a Category 1 university with a grant of graded autonomy.5
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) MBA and MCA programs offered at LPU Online are duly approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). (2022-27)6
World Education Services (WES)—A degree from LPU in online mode is duly recognized by World Education Services (WES) for recognized study in Canada and the USA.7
THE World University Rankings 2026—LPU is ranked 5th amongst the top universities of India (both government & private), including IITs and NITs, as per the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.8
THE Impact Rankings 2025—LPU ranks 2nd in India among both government and private universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, with a global band of 101–200.9
LPU Granted UGC Section 12B Status—LPU has been granted Section 12B status under the UGC Act, 1956, by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India.10
#1 in India for IT Patent Filings—LPU ranked 1st in India for patent applications filed by academic institutions & universities, especially in information technology, as recognized by Intellectual Property India.