DAV University, Jalandhar has been recognized by UGC (the University Grants Commission), AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), and ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research).
DAV University has also been accredited by NAAC with an "A" grade. It was also ranked 301st in the world and 12th in India for its contributions to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the Times Higher Education (THE).