Desh Bhagat University has been recognized for its exceptional academic experience and has received several prestigious rankings and recognitions. It has been recognized by UGC (the University Grants Commission).
It has been approved by INC (the Indian Nursing Council), PCI (the Pharmacy Council of India), AICTE (the All India Council for Technical Education), and BCI (the Bar Council of India).
Desh Bhagat University is also the first private university in Punjab to have both 12B status and be accredited by NAAC. It has been ranked 662nd in India and 10669th in the world in the 2023 overall rankings. It is also ranked 26th in Punjab and 2nd in Mandi Gobindgarh.