Sharon Thomas

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Analysis and Report on Fake Universities in India

Report on Analysis of Listed Universities in India

1. Overview

This report evaluates 21 institutions across India claiming to operate as universities or deemed universities. The analysis focuses on:


  • Geographical distribution

  • Naming conventions and red flags

  • Regulatory compliance (UGC/AISHE recognition)

  • Risks associated with unrecognized institutions


Key Finding: A majority of these institutions appear unrecognized by statutory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC), raising concerns about their legitimacy.



2. Geographical Distribution

StateNumber of InstitutionsExamples
Andhra Pradesh  2Christ New Testament Deemed University, Bible Open University of India
Delhi9Commercial University Ltd., United Nations University, Vocational University
Uttar Pradesh4Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Open University
Kerala2St. John’s University, International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine
Others4Karnataka, Maharashtra, Puducherry, West Bengal (1–2 institutions each)

Notable Insight: Delhi accounts for 43% of listed institutions, indicating potential misuse of the capital’s name for credibility.


3. Red Flags and Naming Patterns

A. Suspicious Naming Conventions

  • Misleading Terms: Use of “Open University,” “Deemed University,” or “International” without UGC recognition (e.g., Commercial University Ltd.).

  • Mimicking Legitimate Institutions: Names resembling globally recognized bodies (e.g., United Nations University in Delhi, unaffiliated with the UN).

  • Religious/Ideological Affiliations: Examples include Christ New Testament Deemed University and International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine.


B. Address Irregularities

  • Residential/Commercial Addresses: Institutions listed in apartments or office towers (e.g., Grace Villa Apts., GunturGopala Tower, Delhi).

  • Multiple AddressesChrist New Testament Deemed University lists two locations in Guntur, 

  • Andhra Pradesh.


C. Unverified Claims

  • False Affiliation ClaimsAll India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences claims to be a “State Government University” without evidence.


  • Unrecognized Specializations: Terms like “Self-Employment” (Viswakarma Open University) or “Alternative Medicine” lack UGC approval.



4. Regulatory Non-Compliance

  • UGC Database Absence:

    • ADR-Centric Juridical University (Delhi), Bible Open University of India (Andhra Pradesh), and Mahamaya Technical University (Noida) are not listed on UGC’s official portal.

    • Deemed University FraudChrist New Testament Deemed University falsely claims deemed status; no Christian deemed university exists in Andhra Pradesh.



5. Case Studies

A. Christ New Testament Deemed University (Andhra Pradesh)

  • Operates from residential apartments (7th Lane, Kakumanuvarithoto and Grace Villa Apts.).


  • No UGC Recognition: Absent from UGC’s list of deemed universities.


B. Commercial University Ltd. (Delhi)

  • Private Company Structure: Use of “Ltd.” suggests a business entity, not a university.

  • UGC Warning: Previously flagged by UGC as a fake institution.


C. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering (Delhi)

  • Name Mimicry: Borrows prestige from institutions like IISc/IITs but lacks accreditation.



6. Recommendations

  1. Verification: Cross-check all institutions via:


  2. Avoid Enrollment: Degrees from these institutions may be invalid for jobs or further education.

  3. Legal Action: State governments must investigate and shut down unauthorized operations.

  4. Public Awareness Campaigns: UGC should issue alerts targeting Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.


7. Conclusion

The listed institutions exhibit patterns of non-compliance with Indian education regulations, likely operating as degree mills. Students and employers must verify affiliations through official channels to avoid fraud.


References:

  1. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)

  2. UGC List of Fake Universities