The University Grants Commission (UGC) has unveiled the list of 21 fake
universities from nine states across the nation. While Maharashtra has
only one university - Raja Arabic University, Nagpur - in the list,
Uttar Pradesh tops with eight universities followed by Delhi with six
universities.
UGC declares the list of fake universities for public information from time to time. The aim is to alert candidates seeking admission in such universities.
Other states from where fake universities have been listed are Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
The detailed list is available on http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/8707088_English.pdf
“Students and the public at large are hereby informed that the UGC has identified, so far, these 21 self-styled, unrecognised institutions in nine states, which are functioning in contravention of the provisions of the UGC Act. All these institutions have been declared as fake and do not have any right to confer or grant degrees. It is for general information that aspiring students are advised /cautioned not to pursue higher education courses with these institutions. Anyone dealing with such institutions for pursuing academic studies for degrees, shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility,” states the notice.
It further adds, “Students, their parents and the general public are, therefore, advised to refer to the websites of UGC (www.ugc.ac.in), the AICTE (www.aicte.ernet.in) and DEC (www.dec.ac.in) to verify and satisfy themselves of the list of the recognized Indian Universities/Institutions before joining or taking admission in various courses.”
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 002
September, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE
Subject:- Fake Universities in the Country
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 casts a duty upon the Commission to take all such
steps as it may think fit for maintenance of standards in the field of higher education. As per
Section 22 of the UGC Act , only a University established by an Act of Parliament or the State
Legislature or an Institution deemed to be a University or an Institution especially empowered by
an Act of the Parliament is entitled to award degrees. Further, the institutions established as
stated above can award only those degrees, which are specified by the UGC under Section 22(3)
of the UGC Act, 1956.
Further, the UGC Act prohibits the use of the word “University” by any institution other than a
university established by or under a Central or a State Act or a Provincial Act.
In view of the above, students and the public at large are hereby informed that the UGC has
identified, so far, the following 21 self-styled, unrecognized institutions in nine states, which are
functioning in contravention of the provisions of the UGC Act. All these institutions have been
declared as fake and do not have any right to confer or grant degrees.
* With regard to Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP - the matter is subjudice
before the District Judge , Lucknow.
All such self-styled unrecognized and unapproved institutions are hereby cautioned that running
of under-graduate or post-graduate degree courses and giving misleading advertisements shall
attract severe action under the provisions of appropriate laws including UGC Act, IPC etc.
It is for general information that aspiring students are advised/cautioned not to pursue higher
education courses with the above/such institutions. Anyone dealing with such institutions for
pursuing academic studies for degrees, shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility.
Students, their parents and the general public are, therefore, advised to refer to the websites of
UGC (www.ugc.ac.in), the AICTE (www.aicte.ernet.in) and DEC (www.dec.ac.in) to verify and
satisfy themselves of the list of the recognized Indian Universities/Institutions before joining or
taking admission in various courses. They are also requested to bring any such illegal and
unrecognized Universities/Institutions to the notice of UGC or other appropriate statutory
regulatory bodies/councils.
UGC declares the list of fake universities for public information from time to time. The aim is to alert candidates seeking admission in such universities.
Other states from where fake universities have been listed are Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
The detailed list is available on http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/8707088_English.pdf
“Students and the public at large are hereby informed that the UGC has identified, so far, these 21 self-styled, unrecognised institutions in nine states, which are functioning in contravention of the provisions of the UGC Act. All these institutions have been declared as fake and do not have any right to confer or grant degrees. It is for general information that aspiring students are advised /cautioned not to pursue higher education courses with these institutions. Anyone dealing with such institutions for pursuing academic studies for degrees, shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility,” states the notice.
It further adds, “Students, their parents and the general public are, therefore, advised to refer to the websites of UGC (www.ugc.ac.in), the AICTE (www.aicte.ernet.in) and DEC (www.dec.ac.in) to verify and satisfy themselves of the list of the recognized Indian Universities/Institutions before joining or taking admission in various courses.”
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 002
September, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE
Subject:- Fake Universities in the Country
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 casts a duty upon the Commission to take all such
steps as it may think fit for maintenance of standards in the field of higher education. As per
Section 22 of the UGC Act , only a University established by an Act of Parliament or the State
Legislature or an Institution deemed to be a University or an Institution especially empowered by
an Act of the Parliament is entitled to award degrees. Further, the institutions established as
stated above can award only those degrees, which are specified by the UGC under Section 22(3)
of the UGC Act, 1956.
Further, the UGC Act prohibits the use of the word “University” by any institution other than a
university established by or under a Central or a State Act or a Provincial Act.
In view of the above, students and the public at large are hereby informed that the UGC has
identified, so far, the following 21 self-styled, unrecognized institutions in nine states, which are
functioning in contravention of the provisions of the UGC Act. All these institutions have been
declared as fake and do not have any right to confer or grant degrees.
Bihar
1. Maithili University/Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga, Bihar.
Delhi
2. Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi (UP) / Jagatpuri, Delhi.
3. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.
4. United Nations University, Delhi.
5. Vocational University, Delhi.
6. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110 008.
7. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
3. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.
4. United Nations University, Delhi.
5. Vocational University, Delhi.
6. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110 008.
7. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
Karnataka
8. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum
(Karnataka)
(Karnataka)
Kerala
9. St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
10. Keserwani Vidyapith, Jabalpur (M.P)
Maharashtra
11. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
Tamil Nadu
12. D.D.B. Sanskrit University, Putur, Trichi, Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal
13. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta
Uttar Pradesh
14. Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University) Prayag, Allahabad ( UP )
15. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad (UP)
16. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur.
17. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh(UP).
18. Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura (UP).
19. Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh (UP).
20. Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase- II,(UP)
21. Gurukul Vishwavidyalaya ,Vrindavan, Mathura, (UP).
15. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad (UP)
16. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur.
17. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh(UP).
18. Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura (UP).
19. Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh (UP).
20. Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase- II,(UP)
21. Gurukul Vishwavidyalaya ,Vrindavan, Mathura, (UP).
* With regard to Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP - the matter is subjudice
before the District Judge , Lucknow.
All such self-styled unrecognized and unapproved institutions are hereby cautioned that running
of under-graduate or post-graduate degree courses and giving misleading advertisements shall
attract severe action under the provisions of appropriate laws including UGC Act, IPC etc.
It is for general information that aspiring students are advised/cautioned not to pursue higher
education courses with the above/such institutions. Anyone dealing with such institutions for
pursuing academic studies for degrees, shall be doing so at his/her own risk and responsibility.
Students, their parents and the general public are, therefore, advised to refer to the websites of
UGC (www.ugc.ac.in), the AICTE (www.aicte.ernet.in) and DEC (www.dec.ac.in) to verify and
satisfy themselves of the list of the recognized Indian Universities/Institutions before joining or
taking admission in various courses. They are also requested to bring any such illegal and
unrecognized Universities/Institutions to the notice of UGC or other appropriate statutory
regulatory bodies/councils.
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