Is LPU a deemed University? Is it recognised by UGC and AICTE?

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    Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

    8 years ago
    Lovely Professional University (LPU) was created under the Punjab State Private University Act 2005. LPU is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. As per Hon'ble Supreme Court ruling AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education.
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    preeti verma | Contributor-Level 9

    4 years ago
    LPU is a full fledged independent university approved by UGC. In addition to it, LPU is also affiliated with the Distance Education Council. In addition to it, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Council of Architecture (COA) and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). LPU was the first university to get an approval from ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). LPU has ACBSP accreditation as well as holds an affiliation with Bar Council of India (BCI). .
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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    Dear Happy, Yes LPU is UGC recognised and does not require AICTE approval since it is already approved by UGC, a statutory body of the Government of India. This is because universities do not require AICTE approval compulsorily. AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY & ANR. V/S ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION & ORS, and various other cases
    UGC-approved is better as it will be internationally recognised. AICTE is some kind of government recognition but it will have no reci
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    Poonam Angural Alumni Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) hence AICTE approval not required, a statutory body of the Government of India, a statutory body of the Government of India for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India, under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Lovely Professional University is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the national level body of universities in the country promoting university activities especially by way of sharing information and co-operation in the field of education, culture, sports and allied are
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    Rajdeep Sharma Alumni of Lovely Professional University | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Lovely Professional University is Private University & it's recognised by many Accreditation councils of India & thoroughly recognised by UGC in 2006. AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY & ANR. V/S ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION & ORS, and various other cases. Before selecting any University for pursuing any course followed by future Career, its always better to get to know about University ranking & accreditation. Because ranking & accreditation of any Educational I
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    preeti gogna Faculty at LPU | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Hello Happy, LPU is a full fledged university recognised by UGC and accredited by lot of autonomous bodies. Just have a look :
    Accreditation
    1. UGC University Grants Commission (UGC)
    2. Association Of Indian Universities (AIU)
    3. University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
    4. National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE)
    5. Council Of Architecture (COA)
    6. Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI)
    7. Bar Council Of India (BCI)
    8. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
    9. The Institution Of Engineers (India)
    10. Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI)
    The international accreditation and memberships are
    1. International Associat
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    pooja jadav | Guide-Level 11

    3 years ago
    Yes LPU is a deemed university. Only when the course is run by an institute does AICTE approval become necessary. However, because LPU is a full-fledged UGC-accredited institution, it does not require AICTE permission. Every year, around 550 companies come to campus to participate in such programmes and recruit LPU students. This year, more than 650 placement/internship drives with prominent industry giants have already been conducted for the 2020 graduating class (more than 90 percent being MNCs). All deserving applicants from all courses are offered placement possibilities at Lovely Professional University. It is up to the student's
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    Harsh Pandey Faculty LPU | Guide-Level 13

    3 years ago
    Yes, LPU is a deemed university. Other than UGC, LPU has been accredited by various organisations.
    Accreditation about LPU are given below-
    1. UGC University Grants Commission (UGC)
    2. Association Of Indian Universities (AIU)
    3. University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
    4. National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE)
    5. Council Of Architecture (COA)
    6. Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI)
    7. Bar Council Of India (BCI)
    8. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
    9. The Institution Of Engineers (India)
    10. Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI)
    The international accreditation and memberships are
    1. International Associat
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    Niharika Singh | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Hi, LPU is a renowned university and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. It has other accreditation also like Association Of Indian Universities (AIU), Council Of Architecture (COA), National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI), Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Bar Council Of India (BCI), The Institution Of Engineers (India), Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI) as well as International Memberships such as International Association Of Universities (IAU), France, Association Of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), The Insti
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    Gagan Chopra | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. You can SEE approvals and details on the LPU website. In a recent announcement by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of india. LPU surpasses most of the IITs and central universities in outreach and inclusivity parameters. LPU is Rank Amongst TOP 10 institutes of India in NIRF 2020 overall ranking. LPU is ranked 99th in the most Crucial overall category of The NIRF 2020 ranking. LPU is ranked 78th in the University category and in Respective disciplines LPU is
    4th in engineering.
    11th a
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