Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) was established in 1998 by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 read with its Amendmetn in 1999.

The university was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956. The university was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade.

The university aims at facilitating, teaching, promoting studies, research, and extension work in emerging areas of higher education with a focus on professional education. Where the various streams are engineering, technology, management studies, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, etc., and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

VISION

“The University will stimulate both the hearts and minds of scholars, empower them to contribute to the welfare of society at large; train them to adopt themselves to the changing needs of the economy; advocate them for cultural leadership to ensure peace, harmony and prosperity for all.”

MISSION

“Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University shall strive hard to provide a market oriented professional education to the student community of India in general and of Delhi in particular, with a view to serving the cause of higher education as well as to meet the needs of the Indian industries by promoting establishment of colleges and Schools of Studies as Centres of Excellence in emerging areas of education with focus on professional education in disciplines of engineering, technology, medicine, education, pharmacy, nursing, law, etc.”