 Early Times Report
JALANDHAR, Apr 23: Lovely Professional University has been granted the prestigious UGC 12(B) status under the UGC Act, 1956. The approval accorded at the 596th meeting of the University Grants Commission, following a rigorous evaluation by an expert committee assessing the university's quality standards. The conferment of UGC 12(B) status stands as a strong endorsement of LPU's consistent commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, reflecting the collective efforts of its faculty, researchers, and students.
UGC 12B status grants universities eligibility to receive central government funding and research grants, enhancing their credibility, infrastructure and ability to attract quality staff and students. It elevates the university's prestige, enabling it to offer recognized degrees, conduct research, Infrastructure development and foster academic growth through financial support. It further boosting the university's reputation among peers and ensuring trust among students and parents. It also acts as a testament to the University's academic standards, making it better positioned for international collaborations.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, "It is a matter of great satisfaction that LPU has been granted the UGC 12(B) status. Since its inception, the university has steadily evolved across all key domains including academics, research, innovation, and sports, guided by a clear vision to revolutionize education in India. This recognition reflects that consistent progress and a sustained commitment to building an ecosystem that empowers learners at every level. The EduRevolution initiative continues to reimagine education, making it more relevant, inclusive, and future ready, ensuring that meaningful change reaches classrooms and communities alike."
LPU's academic and research strength is reflected in its strong national and global rankings. The university is ranked 5th in India among all government and private institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and is also ranked No. 1 in India for patent applications filed by Academic Institutes and Universities and in the field of Information Technology, as per the Intellectual Property India Annual Report 2024-25. Accredited with NAAC A++ Grade, LPU has built a robust research ecosystem with over 30,400+ Scopus-indexed publications, 3,53,800+ citations, and a Scopus H-index of 191. It's Research and Development Cell has secured over Rs 98.35 crores in funded projects and 550+ global collaborations. Further reinforcing its global academic presence, 49 faculty members have been recognised amongst the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University, USA. |
