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UGC publishes a list of ‘false’ universities; check them all here

As a result, degrees from these universities will not be recognized or considered valid for purposes of further education or employment.

UGC publishes a list of ‘false’ universities: Ahead of the new academic year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has published its annual list of “fake” universities. This list consists of 20 institutions without the authority to confer degrees. Eight of these institutions are located in Delhi, making it the city with the largest number.

According to UGC Secretary Manish Joshi, these institutions have offered degrees in violation of the UGC Act’s provisions. As a result, degrees from these universities will not be recognized or considered valid for purposes of further education or employment.

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All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences, Commercial University Ltd in Daryaganj, United Nations University, Vocational University, ADR-Centric Juridical University, Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, and Adhyatmik Vishwabharati (Spiritual University) are the eight “fake” universities in Delhi.

UGC publishes a list of ‘false’ universities: Uttar Pradesh, in addition to Delhi, has its share of institutions on the UGC’s list. Four universities, including Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), and Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, have been deemed “fake.”

Here is the UGC’s comprehensive inventory of 20 Fake Universities.

Andhra Pradesh:

  • Christ New Testament Deemed University, Kakumanuvarithoto, Guntur, AP-522002
  • Bible Open University of India, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, AP-530016

Delhi:

  • All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS), Alipur, Delhi-110036
  • Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi
  • United 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

Karnataka:

  • Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka

Kerala:

  • St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala

Maharashtra:

  • Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra

Puducherry:

  • Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Puducherry-605009

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

West Bengal:

  • Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
  • Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Thakurpurkur, Kolkata – 700063

 

 

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