UGC Flags 32 Fake Universities Across India, Degrees Declared Invalid

The (UGC), a statutory body under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has identified 32 institutions operating as fake universities across the country. The Commission has warned that degrees issued by these entities are invalid for employment and higher education.

Delhi accounts for the highest number of such institutions, with 12 entities, followed by Uttar Pradesh and several other states. Students have been advised to verify the recognition status of institutions before taking admission.

The UGC clarified that these institutions lack recognition from either the Central Government or any State Government. Referring to Sections 2(f) and 3 of the UGC Act, the notice emphasised that only institutions established under a Central Act, State Act, or those deemed to be universities are authorised to award degrees. Any qualification granted by unrecognised bodies holds no legal validity.

Delhi Records Highest Number

As per the list, Delhi tops the chart with 12 fake universities, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four.

State-wise Number of Fake Universities

• 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 Institutions Declared Fake (As of February 2026)

Andhra Pradesh (2)

1. Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
2. Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh (1)

• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

Delhi (12)

1. World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU)
2. Institute of Management and Engineering
3. All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University
4. Commercial University Ltd.
5. United Nations University
6. Vocational University
7. ADR-Centric Juridical University
8. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
9. Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
10. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
11. National Institute of Management Solution
12. Mountain Institute of Management & Technology

Haryana (1)

• Magic & Art University, Faridabad

Jharkhand (1)

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

Karnataka (2)

1. Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Tumkur
2. Global Human Peace University, Bengaluru

Kerala (2)

1. International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode
2. St John’s University

Maharashtra (2)

1. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
2. National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Solapur

Puducherry (2)

1. Usha Latchumanan College of Education
2. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education

Rajasthan (1)

• Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Bhiwadi

Uttar Pradesh (4)

1. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj
2. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
3. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
4. Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

West Bengal (2)

1. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
2. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

The Commission has reiterated that students must check the official list of recognised universities before enrolling in any programme to safeguard their academic and professional future.