New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken a strong stance against fraudulent higher education institutions in India. Identifying and labeling 20 universities as ‘fake’ and non-compliant with UGC Act provisions, the commission aims to protect students from falling prey to unaccredited institutions that offer invalid degrees. Students and parents are strongly advised to verify university accreditation status before enrollment.
Manish Joshi, UGC Secretary, emphasized that several educational institutions are unlawfully granting degrees, contrary to UGC Act regulations. He stated, “Degrees conferred by such universities shall neither be recognized nor valid for higher education or employment purposes. These universities lack the authority to confer any degree.”
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Delhi bears the highest count of fake universities, with eight institutions on the list, including All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences, Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, Commercial University Ltd, United Nations University, Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), ADR-Centric Juridical University, Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, and Vocational University.
Below is the state-wise list of universities identified by UGC as ‘fake’:
Delhi:
All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) – State Government University
Commercial University Ltd.
United Nations University
Vocational University
ADR-Centric Juridical University
Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
Uttar Pradesh:
Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad
National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh
Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow
West Bengal:
Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, Thakurpurkur
Andhra Pradesh:
Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
Karnataka:
Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum
Kerala:
St. John’s University, Kishanattam
Maharashtra:
Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
Puducherry:
Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road”
