Founded in 2015, Akal University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Bathinda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Akal University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Akal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Akal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.