UGC flags 22 fake universities across India, Delhi tops the list

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has flagged 22 institutions operating without proper recognition, declaring them fake and unauthorised to confer degrees under the UGC Act, 1956. Any qualifications obtained from these entities are academically and professionally invalid, the commission clarified.

Delhi Leads in Fake University Listings

The recent case involves the Institute of Management and Engineering in Kotla Mubarakpur, Delhi. The UGC stated, “This institute is neither established under any Central or State Act nor recognised under Sections 2(f) or 3 of the UGC Act.” Its engineering degrees, therefore, hold no validity for academic or professional purposes. According to the UGC’s October 2025 list, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities, followed by Uttar Pradesh.

State-Wise Fake University List

Delhi

1. All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University
2. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi
3. United Nations University, Delhi
4. Vocational University, Delhi
5. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008
6. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
7. Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033
8. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085
9. World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), Pitampura, New Delhi-110034
10. Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, Ist Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur

Uttar Pradesh
11. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad
12. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh
13. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow – 227105
14. Mahamaya Technical University, PO – Maharishi Nagar, Sector 110, Noida – 201304

Andhra Pradesh
15. Christ New Testament Deemed University
16. Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam – 530016

West Bengal
17. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
18. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbour Road

Maharashtra
19. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

Puducherry
20. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road – 605009

Kerala

21. International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode

22. St. John’s University, Kishanattam

In contrast, the UGC has approved 101 universities and 20 Category-I institutions to offer open and distance learning (ODL) programmes for the academic year 2025-26, which are set to begin between July and August.