DAV University at Jalandhar traces its roots to the legacy that has been reforming and redefining India's educational scenario for 130 years. The university is the culmination of the movement that started with the founding of the first DAV institute to propagate the ideals of the religious and social reformer Swami Dayanand Saraswati in Lahore on June 1, 1886. Now, the DAV movement has grown to become the single largest non-governmental educational society in the country managing 780 institutions and shaping the careers of youth in India.

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Chandigarh Centre has played key role in providing ample opportunities for career advancement to the professionals of this region. This leading professional centre has been promoting advancement in electronics, telecommunication and information technology education.