A. P. Goyal Shimla University in Shimla has been recognized by UGC (the University Grants Commission) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. It is a member of AIU (and the Association of Indian Universities).
According to the latest 2023 world rankings, A. P. Goyal Shimla University is ranked 579th in India and 9762nd in the world. It has also been approved by several other organizations such as – BCI (Bar Council of India), CoA (Council of Architecture), and AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education).