Is LPU AICT approved or not?

Question

Sunil Soni · Answer

LPU is an UGC recognised university. LPU doesn't require AICTE aporoval because 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.

shikha verma · Answer

Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for its technical and professional programs. AICTE is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Approval from AICTE ensures that LPU meets the required standards in terms of infrastructure, faculty, curriculum, and overall quality of education for technical programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and others. In addition to AICTE approval, LPU is also recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and holds accreditations from various other national bodies, further affirming the credibility and academic quality of the university.

Sampreet Kaur · Answer

Yes, LPU (Lovely Professional University) is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for its technical and professional programs. LPU is one of the largest and most reputed private universities in India. AICTE approval means that the engineering, management, and other professional courses at LPU follow proper academic standards and guidelines set by the government. This approval gives students confidence that their degree is valid and recognised all over India. LPU always focuses on quality education and follows all rules of AICTE and UGC. Also, many of LPU's programs are accredited by top national bodies, which shows the university's strong commitment to education.

Pooja · Answer

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which is the primary regulatory body for higher education institutions in India. While the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) provides approvals for standalone technical institutions, universities approved by the UGC, like LPU, do not require separate AICTE approval for offering technical programs. This is in accordance with UGC guidelines, which allow UGC-recognized universities to conduct technical courses without direct AICTE approval, provided they adhere to the standards set by AICTE. LPU offers a wide range of programs, including engineering, management, law, and other professional courses, all designed in alignment with national educational standards. For engineering and technical programs, the curriculum and infrastructure are often aligned with AICTE norms, even if the university itself doesn't require separate approval. Students can rest assured that degrees obtained from LPU are valid and recognised across India and internationally for employment and further education opportunities.

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Mr Khan, LPU is a full-fledged university approved by UGC. It does not need approval from the All India Council for Technical Education. The Supreme Court of India made it clear that it is not mandatory for a university to seek prior approval of (AICTE) however the 'technical institutions' need to seek approval from AICTE t start a new course or department. As per the NIRF rankings conducted by the ministry of education, LPU is at no 66 amongst all government and private engineering institutions imparting education in engineering. Lately, an LPU student from the engineering department got the highest package of Rs 42 Lacs per annum. Its degrees are valid. More than 700 companies from across the country come to the campus to recruit LPU students. Let me tell you LPU is approved by various bodies and its ranking is pretty impressive. 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 Association Of Universities (IAU), France 2. Association Of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK 3. The Institute Of International Education (IIE), New York 4. Accreditation Council For Business Schools And Programs (ACBSP), USA Apart from that there are other rankings that I would like to share with you too. LPU is conferred with National Employability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employability rates. The faculty is mostly Ph.D. and the course design is cutting edge. The amount of exposure a student gets at LPU, it is immense. There are seminars, workshops, talks, competitions that students get immense benefit of.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Khan, No, LPU is not approved by AICTE. In fact, a university does not require AICTE approval, it should be UGC approved. 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. FYI, If any college is already approved by UGC, then approval from AICTE is not necessary. AICTE is simply a part of UGC. LPU provides great academic exposure to its students. It is a UGC-approved university that has been ranked well by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its faculty, its placements, its teaching practices, etc. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every one of eligible students to secure a good placement. Special inputs in the form of professional enhancement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. These are some of the reasons that LPU has become the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has availed various rankings and accreditation because of its unbeatable records. I hope this helps Good Luck!

Navneet Kaur · Answer

LPU is already recognised y recognised by UGC in 2006. hence LPU doesn't require AICTE approval. Because 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. Besides that LPU has endless tie-ups and accreditation with many organizations even with foreign. And as per the latest NIRF rankings released by MHRD LPU is: 1. Among the top 80 Universities in India 2. Among the top 90 engineering colleges in India 3. Among the top 50 business management schools in India 4. Among the top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

If someone is joining a UGC approved university course, even if it is not approved by AICTE you will not suffer on any of the accounts. Another point is that universities DO NOT require AICTE approval compulsorily, even if they might apply and take approval to add another feather to their cap. Alongside, UGC accreditation, Lovely Professional University has lot of other accreditation in its different programmes offered in the University like: 1. National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) 2. Council Of Architecture (COA) 3. Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI) 4. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 5. Bar Council Of India (BCI) 6. The Institution Of Engineers (India) 7. Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI) and lot more. Hence it is always advisable for one to not just hold one concern of accreditation or affiliation into account as one could explore it in details to have a better idea from the LPU website.

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Hi Khan, I definitely understand your concern about thorough accreditation before selection of this Globally Renowned University. Being alumni I must assure that, Lovely Professional University is 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. Being a Faculty member of Lovely Professional University, I would like to mention some of the Accreditation base of LPU as following, 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) There are some major International Membership from respected International Regulatory Authorities as following, 1. International Association Of Universities (IAU), France 2. Association Of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK 3. The Institute Of International Education (IIE), New York 4. Accreditation Council For Business Schools And Programs (ACBSP), USA So be assured & go for Lovely Professional University for grabbing Global Quality Education. All the very Best !

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

Being an alumni of LPU. I would like to answer this question. As LPU got accreditation from Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, USA (ACBSP). Not only LPU is highly accredited but also it is having numerous international tie ups for instance university of North Alabama, Livingstone College etc. LPU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India owing to which AICTE approval is not required. It has number of other accreditation as well such as 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.

Similar Questions for you

Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?

Learn more about...

LPU - Lovely Professional University

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Quick Actions

Have a question related to your career & education?