UGC Labels 20 Universities as 'Fake': Degree Awarding Not Permitted

University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified and labeled 20 universities across the country as 'fake.' These institutions have been found to be in violation of the UGC Act and are not authorized to grant degrees. The highest number of such 'fake' universities were discovered in Delhi, closely followed by Uttar Pradesh.

In an official statement issued on August 1, 2023, the UGC emphasized that degrees can only be awarded by universities and institutions established under State Acts, Central Acts, Provincial Acts, or those empowered to confer degrees according to the UGC Act, 1956. Any degrees offered by the identified universities or institutions shall not be recognized or considered valid for higher education or employment purposes.

The UGC provided a list of the identified 'fake' universities, including Christ New Testament Deemed University, Commercial University Ltd, United Nations University, Vocational University, and others. These universities, based in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, have been highlighted as non-compliant with the UGC regulations.

Students, parents, and the general public are urged to be cautious and verify the accreditation of universities before enrolling in any educational programs to avoid falling victim to such unauthorized institutions. 

List of 'Fake Universities' Identified by UGC (As of March 2023)

1. Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2. Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3. All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Alipur, Delhi
4. Commercial University Ltd, Daryaganj, Delhi
5. United Nations University, Delhi
6. Vocational University, Delhi
7. ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place, New Delhi
8. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
9. Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Delhi
10. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rohini, Delhi
11. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka
12. St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
13. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
14. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Puducherry
15. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
16. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
17. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
18. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
19. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal
20. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal