The University Grants Commission (UGC) has accorded its recognition to Apex Professional University (APU) as a state private university vide its letter F.No. 8-13/2013(CPP-I/PU) dated 28th June 2013 in accordance with section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956. As per Ministry of HRD, Government of India, Apex Professional University, Pasighat is empowered to award Degrees as specified in section 22 of UGC Act, 1956.