The University has a magnificent building with ultra-modern facilities for teaching and research is the hallmark of the University. Wi-Fi campus, well equipped modern labs, internet linked smart class rooms, high tech well stocked library facilities
CCTV cameras for special security of girl students, modern residential accommodation for teachers and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, 100% healthy pure vegetarian diet, centralized RO system on all drinking water coolers, well-functional University transport services for staff and day scholars, drug free campus, sports and recreational facilities for boys and girls, and special fee concession upto Rs.1,09,000 per year per meritorious student are key features of the education system at the University.
The University has designed goal oriented course curriculum. The unique features of the same include choice based credit system, market oriented skill enhancement courses, special coaching classes for UGC-NET, ICS, Bank PO, SSC, UPSC and other competitive exams. The University adopted English medium for teaching and examination of the students. The University endeavors to enhance the communication skills of the students by making special efforts on improving the knowledge of English language. Unlike most of the educational entities having commercialized the higher education by operating like business ventures, the Akal University has mandated to uphold the three basic principles of higher education namely; Teaching, Learning and Research. Consequently, the University has started with Undergraduate and Postgraduate Honours courses and Ph.D programmes in basic sciences and languages namely Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Psychology, Economics, Commerce, English and Punjabi. The University also offers BCA, B.Tech. (CSE), MBA, and four year Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed./B.A.-B.Ed program.
Offering the three years Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies is a unique programme of the University, probably first of its kind offered by any university in the country and abroad. The programme is fully residential and totally free including fee, boarding and lodging charges. The course aims not only to impart complete learning of the Holy Scripture but also to teach Guru Darbar Maryada, Sikh tenants, Sikh history and life and teaching of Sant Atar Singh Maharaj Mastuane Wale and other enlightened sages from different sects and religions of the world. The University has a firm resolve to provide a drug free environment and to create a disciplined campus life. In tune with the philosophy of Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, all efforts are being made to inculcate spiritual, moral and ethical values in the students to make them decent human beings and responsible citizens.
