State-Wise Fake University Alert & Student Awareness Guide
Choosing a recognized university is one of the most important decisions for students before taking admission. Students should always verify the recognition and legal status of a university before paying admission fees or enrolling in any programme. The University Grants Commission (UGC) publishes information about institutions that are not authorized to award degrees under the applicable provisions of the UGC Act.
According to the official UGC Fake Universities list as of February 2026, 32 institutions are listed state-wise as fake universities. The list includes institutions from Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Students are advised to check the official UGC website before taking admission.
This article provides the UGC Fake Universities List, explains what a fake university means in the regulatory context, discusses the possible risks of obtaining a degree from an unauthorized institution, and provides important precautions that students should follow before admission.
🚨 Important Student Alert
Do not take admission only because an institution uses the word "University". Always verify the institution on the official UGC website and, where applicable, verify the specific programme, mode of delivery and approval/recognition requirements with the relevant regulatory authority.
📌 UGC Fake Universities
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| List | List of Fake Universities |
| Official status date | As of February 2026 |
| Total institutions listed | 32 |
| List format | State-wise |
🎓 What is a Fake University?
In simple terms, a fake university is an institution presented as a university or offering degrees without having the legal authority required to award recognized university degrees under the applicable law.
Under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956, the right to confer degrees is restricted to universities and institutions that fall within the categories specified under the Act and other applicable legal provisions. The UGC specifies degrees for the purposes of Section 22.
Section 23 of the UGC Act also restricts institutions other than universities established or incorporated under the specified legal framework from using the word "University" in their name in the prohibited manner.
📋 UGC Fake Universities List – State Wise
The following list reproduces the institutions shown on the official UGC page titled "List of Fake Universities – As of February 2026". Students should use the official UGC source for the latest version because regulatory lists can be updated.
| S.No. | State | University / Institution Name & Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Christ New Testament Deemed University, #32-32-2003, 7th Lane, Kakumanuvarithoto, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-522002 and another address of Christ New Testament Deemed University, Fit No. 301, Grace Villa Apts., 7/5, Srinagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-522002 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530016 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 130/A, Secretariat S.O., Arunachal Pradesh – 791111 |
| 4 | Delhi | Mountain Institute of Management & Technology, 109, Madhuban Building, Krati Communications, 55, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019 |
| 5 | Delhi | World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), No.-201, 2st Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 |
| 6 | Delhi | Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, Ist Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur |
| 7 | Delhi | National Institute of Management Solution, B-1/1, Janakpuri |
| 8 | Delhi | All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Office Kh. No. 608-609, 1st Floor, Sant Kripal Singh Public Trust Building, Near BDO Office, Alipur, Delhi-110036 |
| 9 | Delhi | Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi. |
| 10 | Delhi | United Nations University, Delhi |
| 11 | Delhi | Vocational University, Delhi |
| 12 | Delhi | ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008 |
| 13 | Delhi | Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi |
| 14 | Delhi | Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033 |
| 15 | Delhi | Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085 |
| 16 | Haryana | Magic & Art University, 308A, Dashmesh Plaza, Mathura Road, Faridabad |
| 17 | Jharkhand | Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834007 |
| 18 | Karnataka | Global Human Peace University, # 1035, 4th Block, Near Golden Heights Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajaji Nagar, Bangaluru- 560010 |
| 19 | Karnataka | Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Near S. K. Choultary, Devanur Main Road, Vijaya Nagara, Tumkur-572102 |
| 20 | Kerala | International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode, Kerala-673571 |
| 21 | Kerala | St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala |
| 22 | Maharashtra | Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| 23 | Maharashtra | National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Tadwal, Tal. Akkalkot, District -Solapur |
| 24 | Puducherry | Usha Latchumanan College of Education, T.V. Malai Road, Vazhapadiyar Nagar Thirukkanur |
| 25 | Puducherry | Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009 |
| 26 | Rajasthan | Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Mansa Chowk, Bhiwadi, District Alwar |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| 29 | Uttar Pradesh | Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 227 105 |
| 30 | Uttar Pradesh | Mahamaya Technical University, PO - Maharishi Nagar, Distt. Gb Nagar, Opp. Sec 110, Sector 110, Noida - 201304 |
| 31 | West Bengal | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta. |
| 32 | West Bengal | Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063 |
🚨 Why Does UGC Issue Fake University Alerts?
The UGC maintains regulatory information relating to higher educational institutions and publishes alerts and lists concerning institutions that are not authorized to confer degrees as universities under the applicable legal framework. The purpose of such public information is to protect students and the public from misleading claims regarding higher education and degrees.
The official UGC page currently identifies its fake university list as a state-wise list and also provides links to UGC communications to the concerned State Government departments for appropriate action.
❌ Fake University Se Degree Karne Par Kya Nuksan Ho Sakta Hai?
A degree from an institution that is not legally authorized to award the degree may not receive the recognition required for employment, further studies or other purposes.
Government recruitment and other employers may require a degree from a recognized university. An unauthorized qualification can therefore create serious eligibility problems.
Admission to another degree programme may become difficult if the previous qualification is not recognized or does not meet the eligibility requirements of the next institution.
Students may lose tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees and other expenses if the qualification cannot be used for the intended academic or professional purpose.
Students may spend months or years completing a programme and later discover that the qualification does not provide the recognition they expected.
Qualification verification by an employer, institution or authority may raise questions about the legal status of the awarding institution.
🔍 Admission Se Pehle University Kaise Verify Karein?
Official UGC university database mein university ka naam verify karein.
University kis Central, State Act ya applicable legal framework ke under established hai, check karein.
Sirf university ka naam nahi, apne specific programme ki eligibility/recognition bhi verify karein.
Distance ya online course ke liye applicable UGC-DEB information bhi check karein.
⚖️ Fake University Aur Other UGC Alerts Mein Difference
Students ko UGC ki different regulatory lists ko ek hi category nahi samajhna chahiye. UGC website par Fake Universities ke alawa kuch other categories bhi separately published hain, jaise institutions not following certain Ph.D. regulations, institutions that have not appointed an Ombudsperson, aur certain defaulter State Private Universities.
✅ Student Safety Checklist
- Admission se pehle university ka naam official UGC website par search karein.
- University ka exact name aur address verify karein.
- University ke official website par recognition-related information ko blindly trust na karein; official regulator se cross-check karein.
- Distance/Online programme ke liye applicable UGC-DEB status check karein.
- Professional courses ke liye relevant statutory/regulatory body ki requirements bhi check karein.
- Admission advertisement mein diye gaye "100% UGC Approved" jaise claims ko independently verify karein.
- Fee payment se pehle official admission notification aur university details carefully read karein.
- Doubt hone par concerned regulator/authority se written clarification lene ki koshish karein.
📜 Official UGC Reference
Primary Reference: University Grants Commission (UGC) – List of Fake Universities
The official UGC webpage identifies the list as "State-wise list of Fake Universities as on February, 2026" and provides the state-wise institutions along with related UGC communications.
UGC Act Reference: Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 concerns the right to confer degrees, while Section 23 deals with the prohibition on use of the word "University" in certain cases.
Official UGC Fake Universities Page:
🔗 View Fake Universities List on Official UGC Website
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is prepared for student awareness and educational information. The fake university names and addresses reproduced above are based on the official University Grants Commission (UGC) list identified as “State-wise list of Fake Universities as on February 2026 Regulatory information may be updated from time to time. Students should always verify the latest information directly from the official UGC website and other applicable statutory/regulatory authorities before taking admission or making any payment.
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