Archive · 28 Oct 2025
UGC Flags Fake Universities in Multiple Indian States
The University Grants Commission (UGC) found 22 fake universities across India that aren't real and can't give out valid degrees.
If you get a degree from them, it won't be useful for jobs or other schools.
These institutions are not recognized and operate without proper authorization.
Delhi has the highest number of these fake universities.
The UGC is warning students and parents about these institutions, making sure they know the degrees are invalid.
UGC has identified 22 fake universities.
These universities lack proper recognition.
Delhi has the highest number of fake universities.
The Institute of Management and Engineering in Delhi was recently flagged.
Degrees from these institutions are not valid.
- Who
- UGC
- What
- Flagged 22 fake universities
- When
- As of October 2025
- Where
- Multiple states in India
- Why
- To protect students from unrecognized institutions
- Total Fake Universities
- 22
- Authority
- UGC
- Legal Basis
- UGC Act, 1956
- Location with Most Fake Universities
- Delhi
- Recently Flagged Institute
- Institute of Management and Engineering, Delhi
