Ashok Kumar Mittal, also known as Ashok Mittal, is a prominent Indian educationist, businessman turned politician, and founder chancellor of Lovely Professional University.
He rose from a humble family sweets business to building one of India’s largest private universities and later entered politics as a Rajya Sabha member serving Punjab.
His journey embodies entrepreneurship, vision in education, and public service.
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| Real Name: | Ashok Kumar Mittal |
| Stage Name: | Ashok Mittal |
| Born: | September 10, 1964 (age 62 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Ethnicity: | Indian |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Parents: | Baldev Raj Mittal and Shanti Devi Mittal |
| Siblings: | Ramesh Mittal and Naresh Mittal |
| Spouse: | Rashmi Mittal |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Pratham Mittal and Srishti Mittal |
| Occupation: | Educationist, Businessman, Politician |
| Net Worth: | $60 million |
Early Life and Education
Ashok Mittal was born on September 10, 1964, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, to Baldev Raj Mittal, founder of Lovely Sweets, and Shanti Devi Mittal.
He grew up in a business family originally from Rajasthan, helping in the family sweet shop from a young age.
He completed his law degree from Guru Nanak Dev University and later received an honorary doctorate.
Personal Life
Ashok Mittal is married to Rashmi Mittal, who serves as pro-chancellor of Lovely Professional University.
The couple has a son Pratham Mittal and a daughter Srishti Mittal. He had no other publicly known past relationships leading to marriage.
He maintains a family-oriented life, balancing business, education, and politics.
Career
Ashok Mittal initially worked in the family sweets and auto business before co-founding Lovely Professional University in 2005 with a vision to transform higher education in India.
LPU has grown into one of the largest single-campus universities with over 35,000 students from across the world.
He has expanded the Lovely Group into education and other sectors. In 2022, he was elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, initially with Aam Aadmi Party and later joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2026.
He focuses on education policy, innovation, and youth empowerment through parliament and university initiatives.
Net Worth
Ashok Mittal‘s net worth is estimated at around $60 million USD. His income primarily comes from Lovely Professional University and Lovely Group businesses, real estate, educational ventures, and parliamentary roles.
Social Media
- Instagram: @dr.ashokkumarmittal