NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of 20 fake universities in India, with Delhi having the highest number of such institutions at eight. The list also includes universities from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
The UGC has warned students against enrolling in these universities, as they are not authorized to confer any degrees. The commission has also written to the State Government’s Department of Higher Education and Principal Secretaries, urging them to take appropriate action against the fake institutions in their respective states.
The consequences of studying in a fake university can be severe. Students who graduate from fake universities will not receive a recognized degree. This means that they may not be eligible for jobs that require a college degree, or they may have to start at a lower salary level. They may also have difficulty pursuing further education.
In addition, students who attend fake universities may be wasting their time and money. Fake universities often charge high tuition fees, but they do not provide students with a quality education. Students may also be charged for fees and services that they never receive.

Here is a state-wise list of the fake universities identified by the UGC:
• Andhra Pradesh: Christ New Testament Deemed University, Bible Open University of India
• Delhi: All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Commercial University Ltd., United Nations University, Vocational University, ADR-Centric Juridical University, Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
• Karnataka: Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society
• Kerala: St. John’s University
• Maharashtra: Raja Arabic University
• Puducherry: Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education
• Uttar Pradesh: Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad
• West Bengal: Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research
What Govt can do?
The government can take a number of steps to address the problem of fake universities. One step is to increase enforcement against fake universities. The government can also work to raise awareness of the dangers of fake universities among students and parents. Additionally, the government can provide more support to students who have been victims of fake universities.
Here are some specific things that the government can do to address the problem of fake universities:
• Increase enforcement against fake universities. The government can do this by increasing the number of inspections of universities and by prosecuting fake universities more vigorously.
• Raise awareness of the dangers of fake universities. The government can do this through public awareness campaigns and by working with educational institutions to inform students and parents about fake universities.
• Provide more support to students who have been victims of fake universities. The government can do this by providing financial assistance to students who need to transfer to a recognized university and by helping students find employment.

source : timesofindia