India’s higher education regulator has raised concerns about unrecognised institutions misleading students. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified a Rajasthan-based institute as illegitimate and not permitted to grant degrees. Students are advised to verify credentials before taking admission.

Institute in Alwar Declared Unrecognised

The UGC has listed the Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, located in Bhiwadi, Alwar district, as a fake institution. According to the Commission, it does not qualify as a recognised university under the UGC Act, 1956.

The institute is not authorised to award degrees, and any qualifications issued by it are not valid for employment, higher studies, or government purposes.

Advisory for Students and Parents

The UGC has urged students and parents to remain cautious and avoid enrolling in such self-declared institutions. Taking admission in unrecognised institutes can negatively impact academic and career prospects.

Repeated Warning

This is not the first time the institute has been flagged. It had already appeared in a previous UGC notice earlier in 2026. The latest update reinforces the earlier warning.

State-wise List of Fake Universities

The UGC has also released a list of fake institutions across various states, including:

• Delhi: Multiple misleadingly named institutions
• Uttar Pradesh: Hindi Vidyapith and similar entities
• Maharashtra: Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
• Andhra Pradesh: Bible Open University of India
• West Bengal: Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine
• Institutions in Haryana, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Puducherry

Degrees Not Recognised

The Commission has emphasised that degrees from such institutions are invalid and will not be accepted for jobs, higher education, or any official purposes.

Government Action

Authorities are taking strict action against such institutions, including legal proceedings, issuing notices, and enforcement measures.

Students are strongly encouraged to verify the authenticity of institutions through official UGC sources before applying to avoid fraudulent schemes.