On Wednesday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a public notice announcing and confirming 20 fake universities in India. As per the notice, these 'fake universities' are not eligible or authorized to grant any degree to students.UGC also requested the parents, students, and the general public to stay aware of these fake universities University Grants Commission also stressed on an important point that a degree can be awarded only by universities and instituations which are established under a Central Act or State Act or Provincial Act, or an institution empowered to confer or grant degrees as per the UGC Act, 1956.
The UGC has observed several institutions functioning contrary to the UGC Act and students are awarded degrees from these institutions.Secretary, Prof. Manish R. Joshi of UGC stated, "Degrees awarded by such universities shall neither be recognised nor valid for higher education or employment purpose. These universities are not empowered to confer any degree."
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Here is the complete list of 20 Fake Universities issued by the UGC
List Of Fake Universities In Andhra Pradesh :
- Christ New Testament Deemed University, Kakumanuvarithoto, Guntur, AP-522002
- Bible Open University of India, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, AP-530016
List Of Fake Universities In Delhi :
- All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS), Alipur, Delhi-110036
- Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, DelhiUnited Nations University, Delhi
- Vocational University, Delhi
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, GTK Depot, Delhi-110033
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085
List Of Fake Universities In Karnataka:
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka
List Of Fake Universities In Kerala:
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
List Of Fake Universities In Maharashtra:
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
List Of Fake Universities In Puducherry:
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Puducherry-605009
List Of Fake Universities In Uttar Pradesh:
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, UP
- National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, UP
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh, UP
- Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP – 227 105
List Of Fake Universities In West Bengal:
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Thakurpurkur, Kolkata - 700063