In accordance with the UGC Act 1956 under MHRD, governed by the Indian Government, no university is permitted to run colleges without the approval of UGC.
But many universities are running over India without the approval of UGC. Such colleges come under the category of UGC NET Fake Universities.
As per the government rule, if your affiliated degree is from such a university, then it will be considered invalid. Also, you will not be considered eligible to avail of the UGC NET Certificates, even if you have qualified the NTA UGC NET Exam.
So, it is very important to know about these unrecognized institutions before you apply for the exam or decide to do your graduation.
Here in this blog, we have provided the List of Fake Universities that the University Grant Commission declares. Check them below: -
UGC NET Frequently Asked Questions
List of UGC Fake Universities in India 2024 | Location & State-Based Data
UGC has recently released the Fake Universities list in May 2024. According to this list, 20 universities of 8 states come under the category of UGC Fake University in India.
The following table includes all the Fake Universities of India which are recognized by the University Grant Commission. We have classified the list based on their states & respected locations. Check the table to know these universities.
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Important Note:
1. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (The matter of declaring this fake university in UP or not is subjudiced in front of the District Judge- Lucknow).
2. As per a recent notice released by UGC, the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), New Delhi has been declared fake and unrecognized under Section 22(3) of the University Grants Commission Act.
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UGC NET Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we have compiled the questions that are frequently asked by students regarding UGC NET Fake Universities. If you also have any queries, you must read the following question. Also, we have covered all the UGC NET exam-related queries of aspirants in our UGC NET FAQ blog. You can refer to it for any general information about UGC NET Exam.
Ques.) Which university was declared fake by UGC?
Ans.) There are 20 universities in India declared fake by the University Grant Commission. You can check the complete list of these institutions here.
Ques.) Is IIT under UGC?
Ans.) IITs do not come under UGC. These institutes do not need any approval to operate as “institute course of study", as these were created by an Act of Parliament.
Ques.) Is Bhagwant University fake?
Ans.) Bhagwant University does not require AICTE approval as it is a Bonafide University established by State Act & duly recognized by UGC.
Ques.) What if a college is not UGC-approved?
Ans.) If University Grant Commission does not approve a college as per the UGC Act 1956 under MHRD, then it will be considered fake and your degree will be invalid.
Ques.) How do I know if my degree is valid?
Ans.) If your university comes under UGC, then your degree will be valid. You can check the list of UGC Approved Universities list and find out whether your college is fake or not.
We hope that the above-mentioned list of UGC NET Fake Universities will help you decide on the right college for you. We advise you to refer to it before selecting them.
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