UGC Warns Students Against 22 Fake Universities, Delhi Leads List
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified and issued a warning about 22 universities operating without recognition across India, with Delhi having the highest number. Degrees from these institutions, including the Institute of Management and Engineering in Delhi, are not valid for academic or professional use. The UGC also announced 101 approved universities and 20 Category-I institutions for open and distance learning in 2025-26.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published its updated list of 22 'fake' universities operating in India without official recognition, stressing that any degrees or certificates from these institutions are not valid for academic or professional purposes under the UGC Act, 1956. Delhi tops the list with the highest number of such unauthorized institutions, followed by Uttar Pradesh. One prominent case is the Institute of Management and Engineering in Delhi, which has been explicitly called out by the UGC for offering unapproved engineering degrees. The UGC emphasizes that these institutions are neither established under any Central or State Act nor recognized under Sections 2(f) or 3 of the UGC Act. The article provides a detailed state-wise breakdown of these fake universities, including names and addresses. In contrast, the UGC has approved 101 universities and 20 Category-I institutions to offer open and distance learning (ODL) programs for the 2025-26 academic year, with admissions set to begin between July and August. The article underscores the risks students face in enrolling with unverified institutions and advises thorough checking of UGC recognition before admission. Additionally, the piece briefly mentions unrelated news about upcoming IPOs in the corporate sector.
