Last Updated Aug - 29 - 2025, 06:52 PM | Source : UGC | Visitors : 13
The UGC has released a list of 21 fake universities operating without recognition. Students are urged to verify institutional legitimacy before enrolment.
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 .
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