UGC releases a list of 23 fake Universities

University Grants Commission (UGC) released a list of 23 self-proclaimed, fraudulent and non-recognized universities. Of these, eight are in Uttar Pradesh. Whereas, Delhi is second in this case. There are seven fake universities running here.

Higher education regulator UGC cautioned the students against taking admission in these institutes. The UGC said that students and people are informed that at present 23 self-proclaimed, non-accredited institutions are operating in different parts of the country violating the UGC Act. Eight of these universities are in Uttar Pradesh. While seven fake universities are operating in Delhi. There are one fake university in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Puducherry.

UGC fake University Complete state-wise list:

Delhi

1. Commercial University Ltd, Daryaganj, Delhi.
2. United Nations University, Delhi.
3. Vocational University, Delhi.
4. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008.
5. Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
6. Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment, India Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK DEPOT, New Delhi-110033.
7. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Sprirtual University), 351-352, Phase-1, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085. Karnataka
8. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum (Karnataka), Kerala
9. St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala.

Maharashtra

1. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur.

West Bengal

1. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 80, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata-20.
2. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbor Road Builtech inn 2nd Floor, Kurpukur, Kolkata-700063.

Uttar Pradesh

1. Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi (UP)/Jagatpuri, Delhi.
2. Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s) University, Prayagraj, (U. P.)
3. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
4. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
5. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, (UP).
6. Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Koshi Kalan, Mathura (UP).
7. Maharana Partap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh (UP).
8. Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Kohoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase-II, (UP).

Odisha

1. Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Anupooma Bhawan, Plot No. 242, Pani Tanki Road, Shaktinagar, Rourkela-769014.
2. North Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, University Road Baripada, Distt. Mayurbhanj, Odisha-757003. Puducherry
3. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009.

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