UGC Issued List of 21 Fake Universities in 2025

Find out the fake universities operating in the country in 2025 as suggested by UGC.

21 Fake Universities as per UGC Data

List of Fake Universities in India - The operation of fake educational institutes is not unknown to our vast and highly populated country. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published a list of state-wise list of fake universities (as of February 2025). They have come up with a list of 21 names across the country. In this article, we will list them all. According to this list, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh have the maximum number of bogus university-level operations. Students can refer to this list to weed out fake universities while looking for their ideal higher education institute. It must be noted that degrees obtained from these institutes have no legal standing and are not considered by employers, regulatory bodies like the UGC and other legitimate higher education institutes. Check out the list of fake universities in India in the article below. 

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21 Fake Universities in 2025 as Shared by UGC

Given below is the list of universities that have come up on the UGC's fake universities list (as of February 2025). 

UGC publishes this list from time to time so that high school and college graduates are not tricked into taking admission to these fake institutes. The names on this list are not registered with the UGC, they are not legally allowed to give out degrees or certificates to students and have no legal authorisation. The degrees and certificates obtained from these institutes hold no value in the eyes of the Indian Government and in the professional scene. 

University Accreditations 

Several regulatory bodies have been formed to ensure that a university is legally recognised. These bodies ensure that the quality of education and other standards are maintained across institutes. They provide universities with accreditations and recognition so that students and other stakeholders are aware of the legal status of these institutions. Bodies from which you must check for accreditations for a university are listed below. 

• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) - Established in 1994, this autonomous body assesses and accredits universities and colleges in the country. Their operation works through a General Council (GC) and an Executive Committee (EC). The parameters on which the assessments are done include the teaching-learning process, student support, infrastructure, etc. 
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA) - Established by AICTE in 1994, the NBA is now an autonomous body since 2010. Unlike NAAC, this body accredits programmes offered by institutes instead of the institutes themselves. 
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) - This body is specifically responsible for the assessment and accreditation of the technical institutes of the country. 
• University Grants Commission (UGC) - UGC is a body that provides recognition to universities in addition to financial assistance and guidance for operations. 
• Discipline-Specific Accreditation Bodies - There are a handful of other bodies that are responsible for the accreditation of discipline-specific programmes and institutes. These include the National Medical Commission, Bar Council of India and Pharmacy Council of India.

How to Recognise a Fake University in India?

Consider the following points while determining if a university is fake. 

• Refer to the list provided above. 
• Take a look at the university website and visit the physical campus if possible. Look for a professional-looking website. Accreditations must be listed or mentioned (usually in the ‘About’ section) on the website. Look for outdated information, excessive use of stock images, typos and errors. Most legitimate websites don’t have them at all, or they have very few of those.
• Verify the contact details provided on their websites. They must be easily reachable, and the responses must be prompt and insightful. 
• If there’s a faculty list available, check out their credentials on LinkedIn.
• Be cautious of exaggerated claims and advertising like ‘Guaranteed Placements’, ‘Instant Admission’ or exceptionally low fees. 
• Seek reviews and feedback. Get Googling and asking questions on Quora or Reddit.

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