Fake universities: avoid these

The UGC has declared these 32 institutions fake universities. They have no power to award degrees, so a degree from any of them is not valid for jobs, government exams or higher study.

The list, by state

Source: UGC list of fake universities (as supplied to Veenex Education). Names and addresses are as published. Always confirm on the UGC website before you decide.

StateName and address
Andhra PradeshChrist 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
Bible Open University of India, H.No. 49-35-26, N.G.O’s Colony, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530016
Arunachal PradeshIndian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 130/A, Secretariat S.O., Arunachal Pradesh – 791111
DelhiMountain Institute of Management & Technology, 109, Madhuban Building, Krati Communications, 55, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019
World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), No.-201, 2st Floor, Best Business Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034
Institute of Management and Engineering, 1810/4, Ist Floor, Kotla Mubarakpur
National Institute of Management Solution, B-1/1, Janakpuri
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
Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.
United Nations University, Delhi
Vocational University, Delhi
ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008
Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033
Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085
HaryanaMagic & Art University, 308A, Dashmesh Plaza, Mathura Road, Faridabad
JharkhandDaksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834007
KarnatakaGlobal Human Peace University, # 1035, 4th Block, Near Golden Heights Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajaji Nagar, Bangaluru- 560010
Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Near S. K. Choultary, Devanur Main Road, Vijaya Nagara, Tumkur-572102
KeralaInternational Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kunnamangalam Kozhikode, Kerala-673571
St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
MaharashtraRaja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Tadwal, Tal. Akkalkot, District -Solapur
PuducherryUsha Latchumanan College of Education, T.V. Malai Road, Vazhapadiyar Nagar Thirukkanur
Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009
RajasthanRajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Mansa Chowk, Bhiwadi, District Alwar
Uttar PradeshGandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Matiyari Chinhat, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 227 105
Mahamaya Technical University, PO - Maharishi Nagar , Distt. Gb Nagar , Opp. Sec 110 , Sector 110 , Noida - 201304
West BengalIndian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkatta.
Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063

Similar names are not the same institution. For example, “Christ New Testament Deemed University” (Andhra Pradesh) is on this list, while Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka is on the UGC-DEB approved list.

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