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Fake Universities

24 listed6 states

UGC has identified these universities as fake. Degrees from these institutions are not recognized. Verify before admission to protect your career.

Source: UGC Official Website · Updated quarterly

How to Identify a Fake University

  • Check if the university is recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission)
  • Verify on the official UGC website
  • Be cautious of universities with names similar to famous institutions (e.g., "Delhi University" vs "Delhi Vikas Vishwavidyalaya")
  • Check if the university is in the UGC's fake university list (updated quarterly)
  • Verify NAAC accreditation and NIRF ranking (fake universities won't have these)
  • Be wary of universities offering degrees for money without proper coursework
24
Fake Universities
6
States Affected
6
In Delhi (highest)
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UGC Verified Data

Delhi

6 fake
ADR-Centric Judicial University
Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Armed Forces University
Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Delhi Commercial University
Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
New Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
United Nations University
Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Vocational University
Delhi, Delhi
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

Karnataka

5 fake
Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University
Belgaum, Karnataka
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Deccan International University
Bangalore, Karnataka
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Karnataka University of Science and Technology
Bangalore, Karnataka
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Sree Bodhi Academy of Management
Bangalore, Karnataka
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

Maharashtra

2 fake
D.Y. Patil Educational University
Pune, Maharashtra
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Gandhi University
Mumbai, Maharashtra
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

Rajasthan

3 fake
Maharaja Agrasen University
Bikaner, Rajasthan
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Mewar University
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Nepal Sanskrit University
Jaipur, Rajasthan
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

Telangana

3 fake
Bharat Hindi Vidyapeeth
Hyderabad, Telangana
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Bogus University of India
Hyderabad, Telangana
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
University of Sai
Hyderabad, Telangana
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

Uttar Pradesh

5 fake
Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Indian Institution of Science and Engineering
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Mahila Gram Vidyapith
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
National University of Electro-Homeopathy
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
⚠️ FAKE — UGC Listed

What to Do If You're Affected

  1. Stop attending classes immediately — your degree won't be recognized
  2. File a complaint with UGC: ugc.gov.in/complaint
  3. Report to local police if you've paid fees (fraud case)
  4. Seek admission in a UGC-recognized university — check our universities list
  5. Warn others — share this page with friends and family

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Data source: UGC Official Fake University List · Auto-updated quarterly by SnapZila crawler