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The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a list of 21 fake universities operating across the nation as of 2025. As per definition, a university labeled as fake lacks the legitimacy and authority to confer degrees, leading to serious consequences for students who attend them.
The latest data showcased that while these fake universities are located across the country, they are most prevalent in the national capital Delhi, which has an alarming eight such institutions.
Uttar Pradesh follows then with four while other states like Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala have two each, whereas Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Puducherry have one fake university each.
As per the UGC, institutions must comply with strict guidelines to obtain recognition. As such, degrees awarded by these fake universities will not be recognized for higher education or employment purposes.
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Students attending a fake university can become ineligible for both future education and jobs requiring a college degree, potentially wasting high tuition fees. To stay aware and not fall into the wrong trap, here is the latest list of fake universities state-wise as per data released by the UGC:
Delhi:
- All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences
- Commercial University, Daryaganj
- United Nations University
- Vocational University
- ADR-Centric Juridical University
- Indian Institution of Science and Engineering
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
Uttar Pradesh:
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith
- Mahamaya Technical University
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University)
- Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad
Andhra Pradesh:
- Christ New Testament Deemed University
- Bible Open University of India
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West Bengal:
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research
Kerala:
- International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM)
- St John’s University
Karnataka:
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society
Maharashtra:
- Raja Arabic University
Puducherry:
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education
The UGC regularly updates the list of fake universities to prevent students from falling into their trap. Students are advised to verify the authenticity of their chosen university through official government or UGC websites to safeguard themselves from these fraudulent institutions.
