Can I know if the LPU is government-recognized?

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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    3 years ago
    Dear Aspirant, Yes, LPU is a recognised university. It is recognised by the UGC (University Grants Commission) which is a body of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. Apart from the UGC accreditation, LPU has other accreditation mentioned below;
    Association Of Indian Universities (AIU)
    University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
    National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE)
    Council Of Architecture (COA)
    Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI)
    Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
    Bar Council Of India (BCI)
    Punjab State Council For Agricultural Education (PSCAE)
    The Indian Association Of Physiotherapists
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    Ruchi bhardwaj | Contributor-Level 7

    11 months ago

    Hello,

    Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a government-recognized institution. It has earned accreditation from the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India that oversees and maintains the standards of higher education across the country. UGC recognition ensures that the programs and degrees offered by LPU adhere to the stringent criteria set by the government, which guarantees the quality and validity of the education provided.

    In addition to UGC accreditation, LPU has also received approvals from several other prominent national regulatory bodies. For example, the All India Council for T

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    YogyaaOSharma | Contributor-Level 8

    7 months ago

    LPU is officially recognised by several government bodies in India, which guarantees that it meets the national educational standards. Here are some of the key recognitions:

    UGC: LPU has the stamp of approval from the UGC, a statutory body of the Government of India that oversees the quality of higher education.

    NCTE: The education programs at LPU are endorsed by the NCTE, ensuring they align with the necessary standards for teacher training.

    Pharmacy Council of India: LPU's pharmacy programs have been validated by the PCI, confirming they adhere to the national standards for pharmacy education.

    Council of Architecture: The architecture pr

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    Nishchhal Madaan

    8 months ago

    Hello there,

    Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a government-recognized university. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956, which means it is legally established and authorized to award degrees. LPU is also accredited with NAAC A+, the highest grade given by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), ensuring its academic excellence.

    LPU follows guidelines set by government regulatory bodies such as AICTE (for technical courses), Bar Council of India (for law programs), Pharmacy Council of India (for pharmacy courses), and NCTE (for education courses)

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    Shivanya Raheja | Contributor-Level 6

    7 months ago

    Hi readers,

    Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a government-recognized university. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and recognised by various regulatory bodies such as AICTE, COA, PCI, and BCI, depending on the program.  

    LPU is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and accredited by national and international organizations. The university follows government norms for higher education and maintains academic standards as per regulatory guidelines.

    Thank you !

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    Sampreet Kaur | Contributor-Level 6

    7 months ago

    Yes! Lovely Professional University (LPU) is 100% government-recognized and approved by all major education bodies in India.

    Why is LPU a Trusted & Approved University?

    UGC Approved – LPU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which means its degrees are valid all over India.
    AICTE Approved – All technical programs like B.Tech, MBA, and MCA are AICTE-approved, so they meet industry standards.
    NAAC Accredited – LPU has received a good NAAC grade, proving its quality education and infrastructure.
    Government & Private Job ValidityLPU degrees are accepted for government jobs, private jobs, and further studies in In

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    Samreen Begum | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    LPU has received recognition from the government and that is duly accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) which is the statutory body of the Government of India that promotes and maintains standards of higher education in the country. Lovely Professional University, established under Lovely Professional University Act, 2005, has its recognition under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956. It has been conferred the highest graded autonomy status-"Category 1" by the UGC to reflect its high academic standards to promote new programs and educational offerings with greater freedom. Apart from these accreditations, LPU members fr

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    Jyoti Gohri | Contributor-Level 9

    6 months ago

    hi

    Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is recognised by the government as a university. LPU is legally established and authorized to award degrees because it is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Additionally, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded LPU an A+, the highest rating possible, to confirm its academic quality.

    LPU adheres to the regulations established by government regulatory agencies, including the AICTE for technical courses, the Bar Council of India for legal programs, the Pharmacy Council of India for pharmacy courses, and the

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    Minsa Khan | Contributor-Level 7

    11 months ago

    Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India.

    Yes, the Trust is already running various educational institutions offering degree and Diploma courses at undergraduate & post graduate level duly recognised by the Regulatory Bodies of the Government of India. State of Punjab.

    Yes, the degree awarded by Lovely Professional University (LPU) is valid for government jobs


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    Mahi Gupta | Contributor-Level 8

    11 months ago

    In addition to being recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Lovely Professional University (LPU) holds accreditations and approvals from multiple national and international bodies, affirming its credibility and quality of education. Key recognitions include:

    1. Bar Council of India (BCI) – Approval for law programs.
    2. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) – Accreditation for education-related programs.
    3. Council of Architecture (COA) – Approval for architecture courses.
    4. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) – Recognition for pharmacy programs.
    5. AICTE – Compliance for engineering and technical programs.
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