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

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 32 Indian universities as fraudulent. The commission warned parents and students that degrees from these institutions are void and unenforceable.

According to the regulator’s most recent public notice, 32 unauthorised institutions are functioning in 12 states, with Delhi having the highest number. The UGC advised that falling for fake universities can lead to financial loss and lost academic years, and recommended that potential students confirm an institution’s recognised status before enrolling.

Here is a breakdown of the number of fake universities by state:
Delhi – 12

Uttar Pradesh – 4

Andhra Pradesh – 2

Karnataka – 2

Kerala – 2

Maharashtra – 2

Puducherry – 2

West Bengal – 2

Arunachal Pradesh – 1

Haryana – 1

Jharkhand – 1

Rajasthan – 1

List of State-Wise Institutions Declared Fraudulent (as of February 2026)

Delhi (12)

All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University

World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU)

Indian Institute of Science and Engineering

Institute of Management and Engineering

Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)

Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment

Mountain Institute of Management & Technology

ADR-Centric Juridical University

National Institute of Management Solution

United Nations University

Vocational University

Commercial University Ltd.

Uttar Pradesh (4)

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh

Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj

Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow

Andhra Pradesh (2)

Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur

Karnataka (2)

Global Human Peace University, Bengaluru

Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Tumkur

Kerala (2)

St John’s University

International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode

Puducherry (2)

Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education

Usha Latchumanan College of Education

Maharashtra (2)

National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Solapur

Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

West Bengal (2)

Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata

Rajasthan (1)

Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Bhiwadi

Jharkhand (1)

Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Ranchi

Haryana (1)

Magic & Art University, Faridabad

Arunachal Pradesh (1)

Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

The UGC claims that fraudulent universities have been discovered operating in several states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Haryana. Officials observed that these establishments misrepresent themselves as accredited universities and often use appealing websites, ads, and fake affiliations to draw in students.

Over the last two years, the number of fraudulent institutions has grown from 20 to 32, indicating that authorities are facing more and more difficulties.

Only universities established in compliance with the UGC Act or relevant state rules are allowed to provide degrees. Students must verify their recognition status on the UGC portal before enrolling.