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Flags 22 Fake Universities in India

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Flags 22 Fake Universities in India

Think Before You Enroll! UGC Flags 22 Unrecognized Universities in India (2025)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice highlighting 22 unapproved universities currently functioning in India as of October 2025. These entities have been found awarding degrees without official authorization, making their certifications invalid under the UGC Act, 1956.

Students are strongly advised to verify an institution’s recognition on the official UGC website before applying or taking admission.



List of Institutions Declared Fake by the UGC

Delhi

  • All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Alipur
  • Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj
  • United Nations University
  • Vocational University
  • ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place
  • Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
  • Vishwakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Sanjay Enclave
  • Spiritual University, Rohini
  • World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), Pitampura
  • Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur

Uttar Pradesh

The state ranks second with four such unrecognized universities:

  • Gandhi Hindi Vidyapeeth, Prayag (Allahabad)
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
  • Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhavan, Matiyari, Lucknow
  • Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

Andhra Pradesh

  • Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
  • Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Kerala

  • International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode
  • St. John’s University, Kishanattam

West Bengal

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

Maharashtra

  • Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

Puducherry

  • Sri Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Vazhutavur Road

UGC’s Official Statement

The UGC stated that these institutions have not been established under any Central or State legislation and are not recognized under Sections 2(f) or 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Students and parents are urged to confirm a university’s authenticity via the UGC official website before enrollment to avoid falling victim to fraudulent institutions.

Published By: Anz D
Published On: 28 Oct 2025
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