Fake University lists: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a list of 24 “self-styled, unrecognized institutions” in the country, terming them as “fake” with the maximum of them operating from Uttar Pradesh followed by Delhi. While eight of these universities are from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi has seven, and Odisha and West Bengal two each.
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“Students and public are informed that currently 24 self-styled, unrecognized institutions are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, which has been declared as fake universities and these are not empowered to confer any degree,” UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said.
Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and Maharashtra have one such fake university each.
Delhi
1. Commercial University Ltd. Daryaganj, Delhi
2. United Nations University, Delhi
3. Vocational University, Delhi
4. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25, Rajendra Place, New Delhi — 110 008
5. Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
6. Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment, India, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, New Delhi — 110 033
7. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-1, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi — 110 085.
Karnataka
8. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum
Kerala
9. St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
Maharashtra
10. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
West Bengal
11. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 80, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata — 20
12. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbor Road Builtech inn, 24 Floor, Thakurpukur, Kolkata — 700 063
Uttar Pradesh
13. Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyala, Varanasi, U.P./Jagatpuri, Delhi
14. Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University) Prayag, Allahabad (U.P.)
15. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad (U.P.)
16. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur
17. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh (U.P.)
18. Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura (U.P.)
19. Maharana Partap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh (U.P.)
20. Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase-2, (U.P.)
Odisha
21. Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Anupoorna Bhawan, Plot No. 242, Pani Tanki Road, Shakti Nagar, Rourkela — 769 014
22. North Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, University Road Baripada, Distt. Mayurbhanj, Odisha — 757 003
Puducherry
23. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry — 605 009
Andhra Pradesh
24. Christ New Testament Deemed University, # 32-23-2003, 7″ Lane, Kakumanuvarithota, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh — 522 002 or # fit No. 301, Grace Villa Apts., 7/5, Srinagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh — 522 002
*Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, U.P. — the matter is subjudice before the District Judge – Lucknow.
Mean-while, India recorded 70,496 fresh COVID-19 cases and 964 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 69 lakh, shows the Health Ministry data released this morning. A total of 78,365 people also successfully fought off the viral disease over the last 24 hours.
According to the government figures, total COVID-19 cases in India now stand at 69,06,161, including 8.
