The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a stern warning to students and parents, flagging another institution operating without authorization. The regulatory body has added the National Institute of Management Solution (NIMS), Delhi, to its official list of fake universities, cautioning the public against enrolling in this 'self-styled institution'.
UGC Declares Delhi Institute's Degrees Invalid
In a recent public notice, the UGC clarified that the National Institute of Management Solution is not recognised under Section 2(f) or Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Consequently, the institute is not entitled to award degrees. The commission explicitly stated that any degrees or certificates issued by NIMS so far are not valid for the purpose of higher education or securing government employment.
The strongly worded advisory urges parents, students, and the general public to refrain from taking admission in this institute. This action is part of the UGC's ongoing crackdown on unauthorized institutions that mislead students with promises of legitimate degrees.
Complete State-Wise List of Fake Universities in India
The UGC maintains and periodically updates a comprehensive list of institutions deemed fake. Here is the latest state-wise compilation as per the commission's records:
Delhi
- Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj
- United Nations University
- Vocational University
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, Rajendra Place
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, Sanjay Enclave
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rithala, Rohini
- World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU), Pitampura
- Institute of Management and Engineering, Kotla Mubarakpur
- National Institute of Management Solution (Newly Added)
Uttar Pradesh
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh
- Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
- Mahamaya Technical University, Noida
Other States
The list extends to several other states, including:
- Andhra Pradesh: Christ New Testament Deemed University, Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
- West Bengal: Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata; Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata
- Maharashtra: Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
- Puducherry: Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education
Earlier Additions and Student Advisory
In a previous notification issued in March 2022, the UGC had also identified two more institutions as fake: the Karnataka Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society in Belgaum, Karnataka, and St. John’s University in Kishanpattam, Kerala.
The commission consistently advises students to verify the recognition status of any university or institution on the UGC's official website (www.ugc.ac.in) before seeking admission or paying any fees. Relying on degrees from unapproved institutions can lead to significant financial loss and wasted academic years, with no value in the professional or educational sphere.
The UGC's action underscores its commitment to safeguarding the interests of students and maintaining the standards of higher education in India. Prospective students are encouraged to exercise due diligence and only enroll in institutions that are duly recognized by the appropriate statutory bodies.
