Jalandhar,29.12.24- Lovely Professional University (LPU), a global leader in higher education, continues to set new standards in 2024, further cementing its position as one of the world’s top educational institutions. With ground-breaking advancements in teaching, research, placements, sports, and internationalization, LPU is redefining academic excellence on a global scale. Driven by a vision to create a world-class, innovation-driven educational ecosystem, the university remained committed to empowering students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences students need to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world.
Accreditation Milestones: LPU made significant strides in 2024 by receiving NBA Accreditation for its B.Tech (UG) programs in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Civil Engineering, along with its MBA program. Further enhancing its academic excellence, the School of Agriculture at LPU received accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), reinforcing the university's commitment to providing top-tier education across diverse fields. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also granted LPU the highest “Category 1” graded autonomy status, strengthening its role in promoting and maintaining higher education standards in India. These achievements complement LPU’s NAAC A++ accreditation with an exceptional score of 3.68/4.
Outstanding Placements: In the global job market, LPU has continued to excel, with over 2,100 national and multinational companies recruiting its graduates. More than 1,500 students have also secured packages ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 64 lakh, with top recruiters including Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, and TCS. Another notable alumnus at Google India received a package of Rs 64 lakh. The university's placement success is further demonstrated by over 5,500 offers from Fortune 500 companies, and many alumni continue to thrive in MNCs with salaries exceeding Rs 1 crore, reflecting the exceptional career opportunities LPU provides.
Sports Excellence: LPU has established itself as a powerhouse in sports, achieving remarkable success on both national and international levels. The university had 24 students representing India at the Olympics, making it the second-largest contingent globally, only behind Stanford University, USA. Among these athletes, 9 earned medals, including Neeraj Chopra’s historic silver in Men’s Javelin Throw, and 8 hockey players secured a bronze. LPU’s excellence extended to the Paralympics, where they claimed 1 gold and 2 silver medals.
Rankings: LPU’s rising global academic stature is evident in its impressive rankings. LPU's growing global academic reputation is reflected in its remarkable rankings across various prestigious platforms. In the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, LPU secured 2nd place in India and ranked 101-200 globally. The university ranked 4th in India and 126th worldwide in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation. Demonstrating remarkable progress, LPU jumped from 25th to 9th place in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, earning a spot among the top 10 universities in India. Moreover, LPU was ranked 27th in the NIRF 2024, highlighting its growing influence within India's academic landscape. LPU ranked 99th in the 2025 THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings and secured 226th position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, surpassing several top IITs and NITs.
Internationalization: LPU continues to expand its global footprint, having signed over 500+ MoUs worldwide and appointed around 200 Honorary Adjunct Faculty members. The university offers more than 200 student mobility programs, and LPU students benefited from numerous study-abroad opportunities in 2024. Over the year 2024, LPU students have availed numerous study-abroad opportunities, expanding the university’s global reach. Hundreds of students have pursued degrees at prestigious partner universities in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Research Excellence: LPU's research achievements are outstanding. The university has published over 27,600 research papers, with more than 191,686 citations in Scopus. The university has an H-Index of 145 and more than 7800+ Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Influential Visits: Throughout 2024, LPU hosted several distinguished personalities who shared their insights with students, including the Hon’ble 28th Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Tony Abbott, who graced the 11th Convocation as the Chief Guest. Distinguished figures also included actor Ashish Vidyarthi, who discussed business transformation at "Bizconfluence 2024," and writer-actor Piyush Mishra, who celebrated literature at "Kitab Utsav 2024." Entrepreneur Srikant Bolla, CEO of Bollant Industries, inspired students with his journey, while Sanjay Katkar, co-founder of Quick Heal, spoke on the future of cybersecurity. These visits added valuable perspectives to LPU's academic environment.
Creative and Innovative Accomplishments: LPU’s Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Col. Rashmi Mittal, was conferred with the Honorary Colonel Rank in the National Cadet Corps. LPU's team secured 1st Runner-Up at the Punjab State Youth Festival, 2024, and was crowned Overall National Winner at the 37th National Youth Festival. Two LPU teams, “Stellar Six” in software and “Yukti” in hardware, won the Ministry of Education’s 7th Smart India Hackathon Grand Finale.
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