I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), formerly Punjab Technical University (PTU), is a
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state university
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in Kapurthala, Punjab, India established by an Act of State Legislature on 16 January 1997.
Renaming
In recognition of contribution made by the former Indian Prime Minister late
I. K. Gujral towards the overall development and prosperity of state of Punjab, the state government, by 'The Punjab Technical University (Amendment) Act 2014' renamed the Punjab Technical University as 'I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University.'
Rankings
In 2021 NIRF Rankings, the institute was ranked 120 among the top engineering colleges of India.
[ In 2016 university was ranked 3rd in State, 33rd in research and 54th among top 100 Universities of India in NIRF 2016 ranking.
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Notable alumni
* Charanjit Singh Channi
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* Hargovind Bhargava
References
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Universities in Punjab, India
All India Council for Technical Education
Education in Jalandhar
1997 establishments in Punjab, India
Educational institutions established in 1997