Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) was established under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 read with its Amendment in 1999 is first University in 1998 by Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Under section 12B of UGC Act University is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), India. It set out its statements of Vision, Mission and Quality Policy in order to serve the broad purposes for which the University was established.

Salient features of this University

• Excellent standards of teaching and research
• Well-qualified faculty members
• Effective administrative functioning
• Congenial academic environment
• Pulsating campus life
• Key national and international linkages
• Timely holding of examinations 
• Time-bound declaration of results
• Ample avenues for holistic development of personality of the students
• A community-service approach
• Girl students, and students from marginalized communities
• Administrative mechanism based on e-governance