UGC Declares 32 Fake Universities in India; Delhi Reports Highest Number, Full List Here

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published a list of 32 fake universities in India for 2026, warning students and parents not to take admission in these institutions. The regulatory body, which functions under the Ministry of Education, stated that these institutions are not recognised under the UGC Act and do not have the authority to award degrees. Any degree issued by them will be invalid for jobs and higher education.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) clarified that these institutions are not approved by the Central or State Government and are operating without legal recognition. Under Sections 2(f) and 3 of the UGC Act, only recognised universities are permitted to award valid degrees.

Since these 32 institutions do not meet the required legal criteria, any degree issued by them will have no legal value for employment, government exams, or higher education. Students taking admission in such universities may face serious problems in the future.

According to the 2026 list released by UGC, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities with 12 institutions. Uttar Pradesh follows with four fake universities, while several other states also have one or two such institutions operating without approval. Here’s the complete list:

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What Are The Names of Fake Universities in Delhi?

Some of the institutions listed in Delhi include:

• World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU)
• Institute of Management and Engineering
• All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS)
• United Nations University, Delhi
• Vocational University, Delhi
• ADR-Centric Juridical University
• Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
• Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
• Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
• National Institute of Management Solution
• Mountain Institute of Management & Technology
• Commercial University Ltd.

UGC has clearly stated that students must avoid taking admission in these institutions.

Which Other States Have Fake Universities?

The list also includes institutions from Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Some names include:

• Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag (Allahabad) – Uttar Pradesh
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine – Arunachal Pradesh & West Bengal
• Magic & Art University – Haryana
• Raja Arabic University – Maharashtra

Students are advised to verify the recognition status of any university before applying. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has strongly advised students to carefully verify the status of any institution before applying.

Candidates should check the official UGC website to confirm whether the university is recognised and listed under Section 2(f) or Section 3 of the UGC Act. The commission has also warned students to avoid institutions that promise quick or shortcut degrees without proper approval.

Taking admission in a recognised university is important to ensure that the degree remains valid for government jobs, private employment, and higher education. Students and parents must stay alert and verify all details before finalising admission.

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