CBSE Advises Students to Check UGC Recognition Before Choosing Universities

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College Vidya News Team Jan 16, 2026 1K Reads

UGC Notice

An important advisory has been released by the CBSE for all candidates looking to pursue higher education or currently pursuing higher education. As per the notice, checking the legitimacy of the university is required for all students. This notice was released to warn students about the fake and unrecognised universities in order to prevent students from falling into a fake university.

The notice is live to the public when the 2026-27 academic session is currently underway. Moreover, CBSE is asking all the students and parents to only take admission into UGC recognized universities and not to enroll in any fake or unrecognized university. To protect against such, below is a list of Fake Universities by UGC in 2026:
List of Fake Universities by UGC In 2026

Why CBSE Issued the Advisory

As per CBSE, for all the students and their parents, UGC keeps publishing a list of fake universities in order to make everyone aware of unrecognized universities and self-styled universities claiming to be original. Admissions to such institutions can severely affect a student’s academic validity, career prospects, and professional credibility. Apart from this, for updated info on fake university keep on checking the official website of the UGC. 

Note that CBSE has also shared the importance of awareness for all school students, which is essential for school-level students. In order to prevent students and parents from falling into unrecognized institutions. 

Key Instructions for CBSE-Affiliated Schools

These are some steps that students and parents should follow, which are shared by CBSE, directing all the affiliated schools about:

  • Counsel Class 10 and Class 12 students and their parents about the risks of fake universities
  • Advise students to verify university recognition on the UGC website under the “HEIs” section
  • Display the advisory on school notice boards
  • Share the information through school websites, circulars, and Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs)
  • Encourage applications only to UGC-recognised Higher Educational Institutions

What Students Should Do Before Admission

  • Before taking admission into any university student should always check whether a university is recognised by UGC
  • Avoid institutions not listed under approved HEIs
  • To verify details, only check the official government site  

Final Advisory

CBSE has urged students and parents to follow the relevant compliance before taking admission into any university. Moreover, checking the UGC site and researching on one's own about the university before taking admission is suggested. Choosing an unrecognized university will lead to long-term consequences and loss of money and time at the same time.

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