UGC Releases List of 22 Fake Universities; See the Details

UGC Fake University List: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of several universities across the country, which includes the names of 22 fake universities. These institutions are distributing degrees by claiming to be universities without any recognition. The commission has clearly stated that these institutions are not permitted to grant degrees under the UGC Act 1956. This means any degree obtained from here will not be valid for jobs or further studies.

Delhi has the most fake universities

According to the list released by UGC, Delhi has 10 such institutions operating without recognition. Following Delhi, Uttar Pradesh has 4, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and West Bengal have 2 each, while Maharashtra and Puducherry have 1 fake university each. The UGC has taken a strict stance after the case of the Institute of Management and Engineering located in Kotla Mubarakpur, Delhi, came to light. Investigations revealed that this institution is neither recognised by the central government nor by any state government.

Full list of fake universities

Andhra Pradesh:

• Christ New Testament Deemed University (Guntur)
• Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Delhi:

• All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences, Alipur
• Commercial University Ltd, Daryaganj, Delhi.
• United Nations University, Delhi
• Vocational University, Delhi
• ADR-Centric Judicial University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008
• Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
• Vishwavidyalaya for Self-Employment, Rojgar Seva Sadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033
• Spiritual University (Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085
• World Peace of United Nations University (WPUUN), No-201, 2nd Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110034
• Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, First Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur

Kerala:

• International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine, Kozhikode
• St. John's University, Kishanattam

Maharashtra:

• Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

Puducherry:

• Shri Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet

Uttar Pradesh:

• Gandhi Hindi Vidyapeeth, Prayag (Allahabad)
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
• Indian Education Council, Lucknow
• Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

West Bengal:

• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
• Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

UGC's Appeal

The commission has appealed to students to verify the recognition of any college or university before taking admission. Many institutions run degree courses without permission and trap innocent students. Therefore, it is very important to check on the UGC website or official channels to avoid impacting your future.