New Delhi, February 20: The University Grants Commission has identified 32 fake universities across 12 states as of February 2026, raising serious concerns about student safety and the credibility of higher education in India. According to the latest data, the number of unauthorised institutions has increased from 20 to 32 in the past two years.

The UGC has warned students and parents not to take admission in these institutions, as they are not recognised under the UGC Act and do not have the authority to award valid degrees.

New States Added to Fake Universities List

Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh have been newly added to the list, each reporting one fake university. The commission also issued a specific alert against Global Human Peace University in Bengaluru, clarifying that it is not authorised to operate as a university. DTE Karnataka Diploma Result 2026 Declared at dtek.karnataka.gov.in; Know How To Download.

Other states where fake universities have been detected include Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Why Fake Universities Are a Serious Risk

The UGC stated that such institutions mislead students by offering degrees without statutory approval. Degrees issued by fake universities are not valid for government jobs, higher education admissions or competitive examinations. CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam 2026 Analysis: Moderate, Concept-Based and NCERT-Focused, Say Teachers.

Education experts note that these institutions often attract students with promises of quick degrees, low fees and flexible courses. Some falsely claim foreign affiliations or international recognition, making it difficult for students to identify legitimate universities.

The UGC has urged students to verify the official list of recognised universities on its website before applying for admission.

List of 32 Fake Universities Across India Identified by UGC

Andhra Pradesh

1. Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur

2. Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh

3. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

Delhi

4. World Peace of United Nations University, Pitampura

5. Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur

6. All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences, Alipur

7. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj

8. United Nations University, Delhi

9. Vocational University, Delhi

10. ADR Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place

11. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi

12. Viswakarma Open University for Self Employment, GTK Depot

13. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya, Rohini

Haryana

14. Magic and Art University, Faridabad

Jharkhand

15. Daksha University, Ranchi

Karnataka

16. Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Tumkur

17. Global Human Peace University, Bengaluru

Kerala

18. International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine, Kozhikode

19. St John’s University, Kishanattam

Maharashtra

20. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

21. National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Solapur

New Delhi

22. National Institute of Management Solution, Janakpuri

23. Mountain Institute of Management and Technology, Nehru Place

Puducherry

24. Usha Latchumanan College of Education, Thirukkanur

25. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Vazhuthavoor Road

Rajasthan

26. Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Bhiwadi, Alwar

Uttar Pradesh

27. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Allahabad

28. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University, Aligarh

29. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow

30. Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

West Bengal

31. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata

32. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

UGC Advisory for Students

The University Grants Commission regularly publishes and updates its list of fake universities to inform the public. With the admission season approaching, students are strongly advised to verify university recognition status before enrolling.

The commission emphasised that awareness remains the strongest defence against fake universities, which continue to target students across multiple states.

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