We've seen a lot of scams in the past where universities are found offering fake degrees to students. These universities are not recognized by UGC (University Grant Commission). As you must be aware that in India it is mandatory for all universities to get recognition from University Grant Commission before they can start offering degree courses to the masses. Further courses should also be approved by the concern body like AICTE, Distance Education Bureau etc.
To increase awareness about fake universities in India, UGC publish an updated list on its official website i.e http://www.ugc.ac.in/. The list was last updated on May 2014 and we're publishing the same list for our blog readers so that they can be beware about those universities.
UGC has categories the list in state-wise format. You can easily navigate the University name based on your state.
To increase awareness about fake universities in India, UGC publish an updated list on its official website i.e http://www.ugc.ac.in/. The list was last updated on May 2014 and we're publishing the same list for our blog readers so that they can be beware about those universities.
UGC has categories the list in state-wise format. You can easily navigate the University name based on your state.
Fake Universities In India
Bihar
- Maithili University/Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga, Bihar.
Delhi
- Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.
- United Nations University, Delhi.
- Vocational University, Delhi.
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008.
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
Karnataka
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Kerala
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala.
Madhya Pradesh
- Kesarwani Vidyapith, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu
- D.D.B. Sanskrit University, Putur, Trichi, Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta.
Uttar Pradesh
- Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi (UP) Jagatpuri, Delhi.
- Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University) Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area,Khoda,Makanpur,Noida Phase-II, Uttar Pradesh.
- Gurukul Vishwavidyala, Vridanvan, Uttar Pradesh.
A Hindi version of the list is also available on the website, candidates who want to check the Hindi version of the list may download it from UGC website.
If you know about any of the fake university in India or you got a bitter experience with any university, you can let us know about the same.