UGC Fake University List 2025 Out, Check 22 State-wise List of Institutions

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the updated Fake University List 2025, naming 22 unrecognized institutions across India. Students must verify their university’s recognition status before admission to avoid invalid degrees. Check the full list here.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) is India’s apex regulatory body overseeing higher education. It grants recognition to universities and degree colleges i.e. central, state, or private under the UGC Act, 1956. If you want to know the complete list of recognized universities in India, you can find it on the official UGC website.

The detailed dashboard of approved institutions, including a separate section for “Fake Universities”, which highlights institutions operating without UGC recognition. Recently, the UGC has released an updated list of 22 fake universities across India. These institutions have been found running without proper authorization and are not permitted to confer valid degrees.

What Does “Fake University” Mean?

From time to time, the UGC identifies and declares certain institutions as fake when they fail to meet its regulatory norms or falsely present themselves as universities. Earlier, UGC had revealed that 54 institutions in India were issuing invalid PhD degrees, and an official notification was released to warn students. Now, in its latest update, the UGC has identified 22 fake universities for 2025.

Understanding the UGC Act and Its Importance

Under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, a “University” is defined as one that is established or incorporated by a Central Act, State Act, or Provincial Act. Section 3 of the Act deals with “Deemed-to-be Universities,” which are declared by the Central Government on UGC’s advice. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Act states that only recognized universities or institutions empowered by an Act of Parliament have the right to confer degrees. Hence, any institution conferring degrees without such authority is violating the UGC Act, 1956, and is considered fake.

UGC Fake University List Notice

UGC’s Updated List of 22 Fake Universities (As of 2025)

The latest UGC notification identifies 22 fake universities operating across different states in India. These institutions are not authorized to grant degrees and are misleading students by falsely claiming university status.

The following table lists all 22 fake universities identified by the UGC as of October 2025. These institutions have been found operating without UGC approval and are not authorized to award degrees.

Sr. No.	State	Name of the Fake University
1	Andhra Pradesh	Christ New Testament Deemed University, 7th Lane, Kakumanuvarithoto, Guntur – 522002 & Fit No. 301, Grace Villa Apts., 7/5, Srinagar, Guntur – 522002
2	Andhra Pradesh	Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam – 530016
3	Delhi	All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Alipur, Delhi – 110036
4		Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi
5		United Nations University, Delhi
6		Vocational University, Delhi
7		ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008
8		Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
9		Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi – 110033
10		Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi – 110085
11		World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), No.-201, 2nd Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi – 110034
12		Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, 1st Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur, Delhi
13	Kerala	International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode – 673571
14	Kerala	St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
15	Maharashtra	Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
16	Puducherry	Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No.186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry – 605009
17	Uttar Pradesh	Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
18		Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
19		Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow – 227105
20		Mahamaya Technical University, P.O. Maharishi Nagar, Distt. GB Nagar, Opp. Sec 110, Noida – 201304
21	West Bengal	Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
22	West Bengal	Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata – 700063

Final Advice for Students

Always verify the recognition status of your university through the official UGC website before taking admission. Degrees obtained from unrecognized or fake institutions are not valid for government employment, higher studies, or professional certification. The UGC regularly updates its list of fake universities, emphasizing the need for awareness among students and parents. Staying informed can help prevent academic and financial loss.

UGC Fake University List 2025

What is the UGC Fake University List 2025?

The list contains names of 22 unrecognized institutions operating without UGC approval, which are not authorized to award degrees in India.

How can students verify if a university is fake or recognized?

Students can check the official UGC website under the “Universities” section for recognized institutions and the “Fake Universities” tab for blacklisted ones.