IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, and other disciplines through affiliated colleges across Punjab. It was established in 1997 as Punjab Technical University to promote technical education, and was renamed in 2013 to honor former Prime Minister IK Gujral. IKGPTU is recognized by the UGC and accredited by NAAC. It has a mandate to establish centers of excellence in emerging technologies and promote research and development.