Official UGC List of Fake Universities (2026 Update)
⚠️ Critical Warning: Degrees from the institutions listed below are
INVALID for government jobs, higher education, or visa applications. UGC has
officially declared them as "Fake Universities" under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
State-Wise Fake University List
The following institutions have been identified by the University Grants Commission as of January 2026. Please check this list carefully before taking admission.
Delhi (Highest Number of Fake Colleges)
| No. | Name of Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial University Ltd | Daryaganj, Delhi |
| 2 | United Nations University | Delhi |
| 3 | Vocational University | Delhi |
| 4 | ADR-Centric Juridical University | Rajendra Place, New Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institution of Science and Engineering | New Delhi |
| 6 | Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment | New Delhi |
| 7 | Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University) | Rohini, Delhi |
Uttar Pradesh
| No. | Name of Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith | Prayag, Allahabad |
| 2 | National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy | Kanpur |
| 3 | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open) | Aligarh |
| 4 | Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad | Lucknow |
Other States
| State | Name of Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society | Fake |
| Kerala | St. John’s University | Fake |
| Maharashtra | Raja Arabic University | Fake |
| West Bengal | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine | Fake |
| West Bengal | Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research | Fake |
| Odisha | Nababharat Shiksha Parishad | Fake |
| Puducherry | Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education | Fake |
| Andhra Pradesh | Christ New Testament Deemed University | Fake |
What If I Already Took Admission?
If you find your university on this list, follow these steps immediately:
- Stop Paying Fees: Do not pay a single rupee more.
- Demand Refund: File a robust written complaint to the Registrar demanding a full refund citing the UGC Public Notice.
- File an FIR: If they refuse, you can file a police complaint for cheating/fraud (Section 420 IPC) as they falsely claimed to be a university.
- Contact UGC: Register a grievance on the UGC e-Samadhaan Portal.
Difference: Fake vs Unrecognized vs Autonomous
Many students get confused. Here is the difference:
- Fake University: It does not exist legally. It cannot award degrees. It is a scam.
- Unrecognized College: It might be a real college but doesn't have approval for a specific course. (e.g., A college valid for B.Com but running an illegal B.Tech course).
- Autonomous College: A valid college (like St. Xavier's) that has the power to set its own syllabus, but the degree comes from a Parent University. This is VALID.