Quick Info
| Profession | Educationist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, Punjab |
Latest News about Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal
02/2026
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appointed Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha amid a leadership reshuffle. Mittal, founder of Lovely Professional University and elected unopposed in April 2022, has served on key committees including Defence and Finance. Party sources highlighted his role as a noted academician and social activist in this elevation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being elected as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s nominee for Rajya Sabha elections from Punjab |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| LLB |
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| Honoris Causa Doctorate degree | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh |
Personal Life
| School | Modern High School, Pune |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Rashmi Mittal (pro-chancellor of Lovely Professional University) | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lovely Professional University (LPU) was founded in 2005 by Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal. | |
| 2. The university underlines industry-focused education. | |
| 3. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal is renowned for revolutionizing the field of education. | |
| 4. He has been honored with numerous awards for his significant contributions. | |
| 5. In 1991, he started an automobile business with a Bajaj dealership, adding a Maruti dealership in 1996. | |
| 6. LPU offers India's most expansive private scholarship program, granting over Rs. 100 crores annually to deserving students, including full coverage for those with spinal cord injuries. | |
| 7. LPU is India's first private university to receive ICAR Accreditation. | |
| 8. LPU is among the top 25 institutes in India recognized by MHRD, Govt of India, for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. |