The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken major action against fake institutions operating under the guise of higher education across the country. On Monday, the UGC released a list of 22 fake universities and clarified that these institutions are not authorised to grant recognised degrees to any students. The Commission has cautioned students to verify the validity of any college or university before enrolling.
If you are considering admission to an institution for further studies, you should first familiarise yourself with the university; otherwise, you will waste time and money. In this news, you can learn about several such fake universities…
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Delhi has the highest number of fake universities.
In the list released by the UGC, the national capital, Delhi, has been found to have the highest number of fake universities. A total of 10 fake universities have been identified in Delhi, which were misleading students. Action has been recommended against these institutions.
Additionally, four fake institutions are located in Uttar Pradesh, two each in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, and one each in West Bengal, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and Karnataka.
The UGC has stated that such institutions cannot legally issue any degrees, diplomas, or certificates. Students attending these institutions should immediately clarify their institutions’ status.
List of Fake Universities
Some of the prominent names included in the UGC list are as follows:
In Delhi:
- All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences, Alipur
- Commercial University Limited, Daryaganj
- United Nations University
- Vocational University
- ADR-Focused Judicial University, Rajendra Place
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
- Vishwakarma Self-Employment Open University, GTK Depot
- Aadhyatmik University, Rohini
- World Peace of United Nations University, Pitampura
- Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur
Uttar Pradesh:
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapeeth, Prayagraj
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
- Indian Council of Educational Research, Lucknow
- Mahamaya Technical University, Noida
Andhra Pradesh:
- Christ New Testament Deemed University
- Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
Other States:
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata (West Bengal)
- St. John’s University, Kerala
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur (Maharashtra)
- Sri Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, PuducherryBadaganavii Government World Open University Education Society, Belgaum (Karnataka)
UGC Advice for Students
The UGC has advised students to check the accreditation of any university before seeking admission by visiting its official website, ugc.gov.in. The UGC regularly updates the list of accredited universities and takes action against fraudulent institutions. The Commission has stated that a degree or certificate obtained from an unaccredited institution cannot be used for any government or private job.
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.Why is it important to check accreditation?
Every year, thousands of students lose precious time and money by falling prey to fake universities. Such institutions often use terms like “open university,” “international,” or “research institute” to create the illusion of legitimacy. Therefore, before taking admission in any college or university, it must be recognised by UGC and AICTE.