Fake universities in India are institutions that operate without proper recognition or authorization from the University Grants Commission (UGC) or other relevant authorities. These universities often mislead students by offering unapproved degrees or diplomas, which hold no academic or professional value.
The UGC regularly updates a list of such fake universities to protect students from falling prey to these fraudulent institutions. As of 2025, there are 21 fake universities identified across various states, with the highest number located in Delhi.
It’s crucial for students to verify the accreditation of any university before enrolling to ensure their education is legitimate and recognized.
| State | University Name |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Christ New Testament Deemed University, #32-32-2003, 7th Lane, Kakumanuvarithoto, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-522002 and another address of Christ New Testament Deemed University, Fit No. 301, Grace Villa Apts., 7/5, Srinagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-522002 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530016 |
| Delhi | All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Office Kh. No. 608-609, 1st Floor, Sant Kripal Singh Public Trust Building, Near BDO Office, Alipur, Delhi-110036 |
| Delhi | Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi. |
| Delhi | United Nations University, Delhi |
| Delhi | Vocational University, Delhi |
| Delhi | ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008 |
| Delhi | Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi |
| Delhi | Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033 |
| Delhi | Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085 |
| Karnataka | Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka |
| Kerala | St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala |
| Kerala | International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode, Kerala-673571 |
| Maharashtra | Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Puducherry | Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Uttar Pradesh | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 227 105 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mahamaya Technical University, PO - Maharishi Nagar , Distt. Gb Nagar , Opp. Sec 110 , Sector 110 , Noida - 201304 |
| West Bengal | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta. |
| West Bengal | Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063 |