1. Padam Shri Award (2012) – Dr Surjit Patar, Professor of Punjabi (Retired)

2. Saraswati Samman (2009) – Dr Surjit Patar, Professor of Punjabi (Retired)

3. Award of Associate Fellows (2017-2022) by Indian University center (UGC), Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla – Dr Jagdish Kaur, Professor of Punjabi