Jalandhar, 16.10.26-; Lovely Professional University (LPU) has strengthened its position as a global centre of research, since 56 of its faculty are included in the world's top 2% of scientists according to the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier rankings. This acknowledgement shows that the university is making an increasing contribution to scientific progress in a variety of fields.

Congratulating the achievers, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, “This achievement reflects the dedication of researchers of LPU who continue to expand the frontiers of knowledge through their work. Strong research institutions play a vital role in a nation’s progress, and sustained investment in research is essential to building scientific capabilities, encouraging innovation and finding solutions to complex challenges. Such accomplishments strengthen India’s research standing and open new possibilities for future generations of scholars.”