UGC Declares 32 Fake Universities Across India; Delhi Tops List With 12 Institutions

The major update is out now. UGC has declared a total of 32 institutions across India as fake universities, warning all the students and their parents that degrees issued by these entities are not valid for employment or higher education. The commission stated and clarified that these institutions are not recognised by the Central Government or any State Government.

According to the latest notice issued under Sections 2(f) and 3 of the UGC Act, these institutions do not have the authority to award degrees. The important advice for all the students and their parents is to verify and check the university before enrolling in any programme. Verifying the university before taking admission is a crucial step towards securing the student's future. 

State-Wise Number of Fake Universities (As of February 2026)

• Delhi – 12
• Uttar Pradesh – 4
• Andhra Pradesh – 2
• Karnataka – 2
• Kerala – 2
• Maharashtra – 2
• Puducherry – 2
• West Bengal – 2
• Arunachal Pradesh – 1
• Haryana – 1
• Jharkhand – 1
• Rajasthan – 1

State-Wise List of Fake Universities Declared by UGC

Andhra Pradesh (2)

• Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
• Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh (1)

• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

Delhi (12)

• World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU)
• Institute of Management and Engineering
• All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS)
• Commercial University Ltd.
• United Nations University
• Vocational University
• ADR-Centric Juridical University
• Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
• Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
• Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
• National Institute of Management Solution
• Mountain Institute of Management & Technology

Haryana (1)

• Magic & Art University, Faridabad

Jharkhand (1)

• Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Ranchi

Karnataka (2)

• Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Tumkur
• Global Human Peace University, Bengaluru

Kerala (2)

• International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode
• St John’s University

Maharashtra (2)

• Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
• National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Solapur

Puducherry (2)

• Usha Latchumanan College of Education
• Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education

Rajasthan (1)

• Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Bhiwadi

Uttar Pradesh (4)

• Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
• Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
• Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

West Bengal (2)

• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
• Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

Number of Fake Universities Increased

The number of fake universities is growing rapidly as per the data of UGC, the number of fake universities has increased from 20 to 32 in just the last two years, raising serious concerns about the students future and the credibility of higher education in the country. 

The experts in the field of education, have shared that such institutions often attract students by promising:

• Quick degree completion
• Low tuition fees
• Flexible courses
• Foreign or international affiliations

However, one pattern which most of these institutions follow is that these institutions operate without proper infrastructure and many times without qualified faculty or academic standards. 

UGC Warning to Students & Parents

The UGC has clearly stated:

• That all those students who have pursued their education from these institutions, their degrees are not legally valid.
• All the students who have unintentionally taken part in any programme of these universities, their degrees cannot be used for anything including use for government jobs, higher education, or employment.
• One thing which all the students should follow is to check the official list of recognised universities on the UGC website before applying or taking any decisions. 

As the admission season is now coming close, the commission has once again urged all the students and their parents to not fall for these unrecognized institutions and to remain cautious.