SOURCE: HT
The list features eight universities from Delhi and four from Uttar Pradesh, which have been declared ‘fake’ by the University Grants Commission.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced that it has identified and declared 20 universities across India as "fake." These institutions are not authorized to grant any degrees to students. Among these universities, the highest number (eight) is located in Delhi.
The UGC's move aims to protect students from falling into the trap of pursuing education from unaccredited and fraudulent institutions. It is important for students and their parents to verify the accreditation status of universities before enrolling.
"It has come to the notice of the UGC that a number of institutions are offering degrees in contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act. Degrees awarded by such universities shall neither be recognised nor valid for higher education or employment purpose. These universities are not empowered to confer any degree," a statement by UGC secretary Manish Joshi read.
List of fake universities released by the UGC