UGC releases list of fake universities
A list of 22 organizations that are operating without authorization and misrepresenting themselves as universities has been made public by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Commission has made it clear that degrees earned by these institutions are not acceptable for employment or further education because they are not permitted to provide degrees under the UGC Act of 1956.
Delhi has the most of these institutions (10), followed by Uttar Pradesh (4), according to the state-by-state list. Maharashtra and Puducherry each have one, whereas Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and West Bengal each have two.
State-wise List Of Institutions Declared Fake
Andhra Pradesh
- Christ New Testament Deemed University (Guntur, two addresses)
- Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
Delhi
1. All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences, Alipur
2. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj
3. United Nations University, Delhi
4. Vocational University, Delhi
5. ADR-Centric Judicial University, Rajendra Place
6. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
7. Vishwakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Sanjay Enclave
8. Spiritual University, Rohini
9. World Peace of United Nations University, Pitampura
10. Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur
Kerala
1. International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine, Kozhikode
2. St John's University, Kishanattam
Maharashtra
1. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
Puducherry
1. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet
Uttar Pradesh
1. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad
2. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
3. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
4. Mahamaya Technical University, Noida
West Bengal
1. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
2. Institute of Alternative Medicine & Research, Kolkata
In contravention of Section 22 of the UGC Act, the notification cautions students against enrolling in degree programs offered by unapproved institutions. The commission pointed out that these institutions have a track record of focusing on pupils who are not aware of the formal verification procedures.
In order to safeguard their academic future, the commission has advised students to confirm each higher education school using official sources before to enrolling.
