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UGC flags 32 fake universities across India; Delhi tops the list with 12
UGC Fake Universities List: Delhi has the highest number of fake universities with 12 institutions listed, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four.
Anu Parthiban
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Feb 21, 2026 - 8:12 p.m. IST
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published a state-wise list of 32 fake universities functioning across India as of February 2026. It warned students that degrees awarded by these institutions are neither recognised nor valid for higher education or employment.
As per the latest UGC fake universities list, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities with 12 institutions listed, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four. Several other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and West Bengal, have two fake institutions each.
The UGC has written to the higher education departments and principal secretaries of the respective state governments, urging them to initiate appropriate action against these universities.
As per the UGC Act, 1956, degrees can be awarded only by universities established through a Central Act, State Act, or Provisional Act, or by institutions specifically empowered to confer degrees.
The UGC conducts inspections periodically to verify the recognition status of institutions and flags a list of fake universities on the official website, ugc.ac.in, to help students avoid taking admission in such institutions. In October 2025, the UGC listed 22 fake universities.
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List of fake universities in India
The list of 32 fake universities flagged by the UGC as of February 2026 is given below.
Sr No | State | University Name |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Christ New Testament Deemed University, 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., 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 | World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), No.-201, 2st Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 |
5 | Delhi | Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, Ist Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur |
6 | 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 |
7 | Delhi | Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi. |
8 | Delhi | United Nations University, Delhi |
9 | Delhi | Vocational University, Delhi |
10 | Delhi | ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008 |
11 | Delhi | Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi |
12 | Delhi | Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033 |
13 | Delhi | Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085 |
14 | Haryana | Magic & Art University, 308A, Dashmesh Plaza, Mathura Road, Faridabad |
15 | Jharkhand | Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834007 |
16 | Karnataka | Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Near S. K. Choultary, Devanur Main Road, Vijaya Nagara, Tumkur-572102 |
17 | Karnataka | Global Human Peace University, # 1035, 4th Block, Near Golden Heights Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajali Nagar, Bangaluru- 560010 |
18 | Kerala | International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode, Kerala-673571 |
19 | Kerala | St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala |
20 | Maharashtra | Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
21 | Maharashtra | National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Tadwal, Tal. Akkalkot, District -Solapur |
22 | New Delhi | National Institute of Management Solution, B-1/1, Janakpuri |
23 | New Delhi | Mountain Institute of Management & Technology, 109, Madhuban Building, Krati Communications, 55, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019 |
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 Sector 110 , Noida - 201304 |
31 | West Bengal | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata. |
32 | West Bengal | Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063 |
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