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Universities in Punjab

Universities in Punjab on the UGC list as on 11 November 2026 (42 in all): 1 central university, 14 state universities, 21 state private universities, 3 deemed to be universities, 3 national institutes on the ugc list.

UniversityKindUGC statusWebsite
Adesh University
Bathinda		Private university2(f)Website
Akal University
Dist. Bhathinda		Private university2(f)Not listed
Amity University
Mohali		Private university2(f)Website
B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of TechnologyNational instituteNot statedWebsite
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Faridkot		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
C. G. C University, MohaliPrivate university2(f)Website
Central University of Punjab
Distt. Bathinda		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Chandigarh UniversityPrivate university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Chitkara University
District Patiala		Private university2(f) & 12BWebsite
CT University
Ludhiana		Private university2(f)Website
D.A.V UniversityPrivate university2(f)Website
Desh Bhagat UniversityPrivate university2(f) & 12BWebsite
GNA University
Distt. Kapurthala		Private university2(f)Website
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Ludhiana		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Guru Kashi University
Bathinda		Private university2(f) & Category-IWebsite
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Guru Ravidas Ayurved University
Hoshiarpur		State university2(f)Website
I.K. Gujaral Punjab Technical University
Kapurthala		State university2(f)Website
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Rupnagar		National instituteNot statedWebsite
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University
Patiala		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Khalsa University, AmritsarPrivate university2(f)Website
Lamrin Tech Skills UniversityPrivate university2(f)Website
Lovely Professional University
Distt. Kappurthala		Private university2(f) & 12B Category-IWebsite
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University
Bathinda		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
Ropar		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
National Institute of Pharmeutical Education & Research
Mohali		National instituteNot statedNot listed
Plaksha University
Mohali		Private university2(f)Website
Punjab Agriculture University
Ludhiana		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Punjabi University
Patiala		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur
Tehsil and District: Hoshiarpur		Private university2(f)Website
Rayat Bahra UniversityPrivate university2(f)Website
RIMT University
Mandi Gobindgarh		Private university2(f)Website
Sant Baba Bhag Singh University
Dist-Jalandhar		Private university2(f)Website
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
Distt. Sangrur		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Sardar Beant Singh State University
Gurdaspur		State university2(f)Website
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University
Firozpur		State university2(f)Website
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Fatehgarh Sahib		Private university2(f)Website
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences
Sri Amritsar		Private university2(f)Website
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law
Tarn Taran		State university2(f)Not listed
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Patiala		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University
Patiala		State university2(f)Website
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
Patiala		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite

What "UGC status" means

These are the UGC's own labels, shown as on its website. They say that the university is recognised. They do not rate its quality.

Questions people ask

How many universities are there in Punjab?

The UGC website lists 42 universities and similar institutions in Punjab as on 11 November 2026: 1 central university, 14 state universities, 21 state private universities, 3 deemed to be universities, 3 national institutes on the ugc list.

How do I check if a university in Punjab is recognised?

Look for its name in the UGC list on this page or on ugc.gov.in. Also check that it is not on the UGC list of fake universities.

Which are the central universities in Punjab?

Central University of Punjab.

Source and date. The lists are those published on the website of the University Grants Commission (ugc.gov.in), read on 11 November 2026. A university can be added, renamed or removed at any time. Before you take admission or pay a fee, check the institution yourself on ugc.gov.in. This is not a government site.

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