The University Grants Commission (UGC) has added the National Institute of Management Solution (NIMS), Delhi, to its official list of fake universities. The commission has clarified that the institute is not recognised under Section 2(f) or Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and is therefore not authorised to award any degree.
In its official notice, the UGC stated that degrees issued by NIMS are invalid and cannot be used for higher education admissions or government jobs. The commission has strongly advised students, parents, and the general public to avoid taking admission in the institute, calling it a self-styled institution.
UGC Warning on Admission to Fake Universities
The UGC has reiterated that only universities established or recognised under the UGC Act are permitted to award degrees. Any institution operating outside this framework is considered illegal.
The commission has urged students to verify the status of institutions before enrolling. Admission to fake universities can result in loss of academic years, financial loss, and invalid qualifications.
UGC Fake Universities List in Delhi
The following institutions in Delhi have been declared fake by the UGC:
University Name |
All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) |
National Institute of Management Solution |
Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj |
United Nations University, Delhi |
Vocational University, Delhi |
ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place |
Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi |
Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Delhi |
Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rohini |
World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), Pitampura |
Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur |
Fake Universities Identified by UGC in Other States
The UGC has also listed fake universities operating in other states across the country.
Uttar Pradesh
University Name |
Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh |
Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow |
Mahamaya Technical University, Noida |
Andhra Pradesh
University Name |
Christ New Testament Deemed University |
Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam |
West Bengal
University Name |
Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata |
Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research |
Maharashtra
University Name |
Raja Arabic University, Nagpur |
Puducherry
University Name |
Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education |
Earlier UGC Notification on Fake Universities
In an earlier notification issued in March 2022, the UGC had also declared the following institutions as fake:
State | University Name |
Karnataka | Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak |
Kerala | St. John’s University, Kishanpattam |
Advisory for Students and Parents
The UGC has advised candidates to cross-check the recognition status of universities before applying for admission. Degrees from fake universities hold no legal or academic value, which can severely impact careers. Students are encouraged to rely only on institutions recognised by statutory authorities to ensure the validity of their qualifications and future opportunities.
