In a stern move to safeguard academic integrity, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued its 2025 update listing 21 unrecognized “fake” universities across India. These institutions, lacking legal accreditation, pose significant risks to students who may unknowingly enrol and receive invalid degrees.

The list spans multiple states, with Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh notably having multiple entries. For instance, in Andhra Pradesh, institutions like Christ New Testament Deemed University and Bible Open University of India find mention. This alert serves as a critical reminder for students and parents to always verify a university’s recognition status via the official UGC website or state higher education portals before committing time and money.

Enrolling in an unrecognized institution can result in wasted resources, invalid qualifications, and numerous legal and career consequences. The UGC’s action is also a call to heightened vigilance among regulatory bodies, educators, and students alike. By highlighting these illicit operations, the commission aims to curb their influence and reinforce the importance of accredited, reputable education.

Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh  

Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Delhi

Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi

United Nations University, Delhi

Vocational University, Delhi

ADR-Centric Juridical University, New Delhi

Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi

Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Delhi

Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rohini, Delhi

Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Belgaum, Karnataka

St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala

International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode, Kerala

Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra

Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Puducherry

Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Mahamaya Technical University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal

Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal

UGC has identified a total of 21 universities that are not listed. Here is the PDF link for reference: Non - listed universities  .