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• Check Accreditation: Verify if the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or other relevant statutory bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
• Verify on UGC List: The UGC maintains a list of recognized universities. You can check their official website or contact them for information.
• Look for Warning Lists: UGC and other government bodies periodically publish lists of unrecognized or fake universities. These lists can be found on their official websites.
• Research the University: Check the university's website and verify its physical address, faculty details, and contact information. Genuine institutions will have a legitimate online presence and transparent operations.
• Check for Legal Action: Look for any legal issues or warnings about the institution from credible sources or news outlets.

As of the latest updates, some examples of institutions that have been identified as fake or unrecognized include:

State-wise list of Fake Universities as on May, 2024

Sr No- 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

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UGC letters to State Government's Department of Higher Education / Principal Secretaries to take appropriate action against the fake Institutions in the respective state.