Summary
In an official notification, the UGC stated that these institutions are not authorised to confer degrees, and any qualification obtained from them will be considered invalid
The regulatory body has once again cautioned students and parents to verify the authenticity of higher education institutions before seeking admission
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released an updated list of 22 fake universities and institutions operating across the country without proper recognition. In an official notification, the UGC stated that these institutions are not authorised to confer degrees, and any qualification obtained from them will be considered invalid.
Quoting the UGC Act, the commission clarified that “the right of conferring or granting degrees shall be exercised only by a university established or incorporated by a Central, State, or Provincial Act, or an institution deemed to be a university under Section 3, or one specifically empowered by an Act of Parliament.”
The regulatory body has once again cautioned students and parents to verify the authenticity of higher education institutions before seeking admission. The latest warning comes after the UGC identified fake universities in multiple states, with Delhi accounting for the highest number of unrecognised institutions.
Recently, the UGC flagged the Institute of Management and Training in Delhi and the International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine in Calicut, Kerala, for operating without approval. It also reiterated that the University of Colombo, which was previously found promoting degree programmes in India, has no authority to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral courses within the country.
According to the UGC’s latest list, Delhi tops with several fake institutions, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Puducherry.
List of Fake Universities Identified by UGC
Delhi
- All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Alipur
- Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj
- United Nations University, Delhi
- Vocational University, Delhi
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Sanjay Enclave, Delhi
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rohini
- World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), Pitampura
- Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur
Andhra Pradesh
- Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
- Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
Kerala
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam
Maharashtra
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
Puducherry
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Puducherry
Uttar Pradesh
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
- Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
- Mahamaya Technical University, Noida
West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Thakurpukur, Kolkata
The UGC urged students to consult its official website (ugc.gov.in) for a complete list of recognised universities and to avoid institutions operating outside the legal framework. Strict action, it said, would be taken against any entity misusing the term “university” without due authorization.
Last updated on 28 Oct 2025
