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UGC flags 32 fake universities across India; Delhi tops the list with 12

Anu Parthiban | February 21, 2026 | 08:12 PM IST | 3 mins read

UGC Fake Universities List: Delhi has the highest number of fake universities with 12 institutions listed, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four.

The UGC has written to the higher education departments and principal secretaries of the respective state governments. (Representational image: Freepik)
The UGC has written to the higher education departments and principal secretaries of the respective state governments. (Representational image: Freepik)

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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