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UGC declares 24 universities as FAKE [CHECK LIST]

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Rajan Nath -- October 07th 2020 08:21 PM -- Updated: October 07th 2020 08:26 PM
UGC declares 24 universities as FAKE [CHECK LIST]

UGC declares 24 universities as FAKE [CHECK LIST]

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday issued a list of 24 fake universities in India which are unrecognised institutions. Uttar Pradesh is having the maximum number of universities that are unrecognised followed by Delhi. The UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said that the students and the public are informed that currently, 24 unrecognised institutions are operating in contravention of the UGC Act. Education Minister announces date for commencement of classes for first year students These institutions have been declared as fake universities and these are not empowered to confer any degree. 8 of these fake universities are from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi has 7, and Odisha and West Bengal have two each. Also Read | Punjab government has not taken any decision to open schools, says Vijay Inder Singla Likewise, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and Maharashtra have one fake university each. UGC Recommends to Cancel Final Year College and University Students Exams While issuing a warning to students, the UGC said in a notice that “A degree can be awarded, only a University established under a Central, State/Provisional Act or an institution deemed to be university”. It further said, “Students and public at large are hereby informed that presently following 24 self-styled, unrecognized institutions are functioning in contravention of UGC Act, which have been declared as fake universities.” Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Maharashtra have one fake university each. Also Read | Get PM Narendra Modi's phone numbers, e-mail ID, address here

Check the state-wise list of fake universities in India

Delhi

  • Commercial University Ltd Daryaganj Delhi
  • United Nations University, Delhi
  • Vocational University, Delhi
  • ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House
  • Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
  • Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment, India
  • Adhyatmik Vishwavidyala (Spiritual University)

Karnataka

  • Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak

Kerala

  • St John’s University, Kishanattam

Maharashtra

  • Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

West Bengal

  • Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
  • Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

Uttar Pradesh

  • Varnaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyala, Varanasi
  • Mahila Gram Vidyapith/ Vishwavidyalya
  • Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag
  • National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur
  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (open university), Achaltal, Aligarh
  • Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura
  • Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Paratpgarh
  • Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Noida
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Odisha

  • Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Rourkela
  • North Orissa University o Agriculture and Technology, Mayurbhanj

Puducherry

  • Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education

Andhra Pradesh

  • Christ New Testament Deemed University
-PTC News

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