- PTU is a State Government University established by Government of Punjab by a Legislative Act.
- IKG-PTU has been given recognition by University Grant Commission for running Distance Education Programme.
- PTU is recognized under section 2(f) of UGC act and offers programs only as per nomenclature defined by UGC.
- PTU is a member of AIU (Association of Indian Universities)
- PTU degrees are recognized world over including certification by NARRIC for Britain.
- MSC-IT of PTU is rated equivalent to Masters Degree in Britain.
- Degrees and Diplomas are recognized for equivalence and lateral entry by New College Nottingham, City college Norwich, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham.