As per the latest update, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 24 ‘self-styled’ institutions as Fake Universities, according to a statement issued by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Apart from 24 institutions, two more institutions were found to be in violation of norms issued by the commission.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed this in a reply to a written question in Lok Sabha. “Based on the complaints received from the students, parents, general public and also through electronic print media, UGC has declared 24 self-styled institutes as fake universities,” Pradhan said.
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He also said that two universities are found violating UGC Act, 1956. “The matters of Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow and IIPM, New Delhi are sub-judice in the court,” Pradhan stated.
Delhi:
- 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.
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi.
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi.
Karnataka:
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Kerala:
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala.
Maharashtra:
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
West Bengal:
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine 80, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata – 20.
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta.
Uttar Pradesh:
- Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi (UP) Jagatpuri, Delhi.
- Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University) Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase-2, Uttar Pradesh.
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Odisha:
- Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Anupoorna Bhawan, Plot No. 242, Pani Tanki Road, Shakti Nagar, Rourkela – 769014.
- North Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, University Road Baripada, Distt. Mayurbhanj, Odisha – 757003.
Puducherry:
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry – 605009
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.
“Regarding Bharitya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the matter is subjudice before district judge in Lucknow,” Jain said.
(with PTI inputs)
