List of Fake Universities
(As of February 2026)
There are 32 institutions figure in the list of fake universities/institutions, maintained by UGC, operating across 12 states in India, issuing a warning to students and parents to avoid these institutions whose degrees are deemed invalid for employment and higher education. Delhi has the highest number of such universities with 12, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four. UGC (University Grant Commission) has clarified that these institutions are not recognized by the Central or State Governments.
List State Wise list of fake universities
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | Andhra Pradesh | Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530016 |
| 3. | Arunachal Pradesh | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 130/A, Secretariat S.O., Arunachal Pradesh – 791111 |
| 4. | Delhi | World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), No.-201, 2st Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 |
| 5. | Delhi | Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, Ist Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur |
| 6. | Delhi | All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Kripal Singh Public Trust Building, Near BDO Office, Alipur, Delhi-110036 |
| 7. | Delhi | Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi. |
| 8. | Delhi | United Nations University, Delhi |
| 9. | Delhi | Vocational University, Delhi |
| 10. | Delhi | ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008 |
| 11. | Delhi | Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi |
| 12. | Delhi | Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033 |
| 13. | Delhi | Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085 |
| 14. | Haryana | Magic & Art University, 308A, Dashmesh Plaza, Mathura Road, Faridabad |
| 15. | Jharkhand | Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834007 |
| 16. | Karnataka | Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Near S. K. Choultary, Devanur Main Road, Vijaya Nagara, Tumkur-572102 |
| 17. | Karnataka | Global Human Peace University, # 1035, 4th Block, Near Golden Heights Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajali Nagar, Bangaluru- 560010 |
| 18. | Kerala | International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode, Kerala-673571 |
| 19. | Kerala | St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala |
| 20. | Maharashtra | Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| 21. | Maharashtra | National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Tadwal, Tal. Akkalkot, District -Solapur |
| 22. | New Delhi | National Institute of Management Solution, B-1/1, Janakpuri |
| 23. | New Delhi | Mountain Institute of Management & Technology, 109, Madhuban Building, Krati Communications, 55, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019 |
| 24. | Puducherry | Usha Latchumanan College of Education, T.V. Malai Road, Vazhapadiyar Nagar Thirukkanur |
| 25. | Puducherry | Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009 |
| 26. | Rajasthan | Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Mansa Chowk, Bhiwadi, District Alwar |
| 27. | Uttar Pradesh | Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 28. | Uttar Pradesh | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| 29. | Uttar Pradesh | Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 227 105 |
| 30. | Uttar Pradesh | Mahamaya Technical University, PO - Maharishi Nagar , Distt. Gb Nagar , Opp. Sec 110 , Sector 110 , Noida - 201304 |
| 31. | West Bengal | Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta. |
| 32. | West Bengal | Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063 |
- UGC has sent letters to State Government's Department of Higher Education / Principal Secretaries to take appropriate action against the fake Institutions in the respective state.