Are the colleges and degrees genuine? Verify them to avoid fraud.
Fake University: Before enrolling in any college or university, check the status of the relevant college/university on the UGC's official website. The admission season has already begun, and this information may be useful.
Fake University: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a new list of fake universities and colleges across the country. The UGC has made it clear that degrees awarded from these institutions will be completely invalid. This list has been released at a time when entrance exams for college admissions, such as CUET UG and JEE, are being conducted. Therefore, the biggest challenge for students seeking admission to UG and PG courses is how to distinguish between genuine and fake institutions. They also wonder if the degree they have earned is from a fake university.
How to identify a college?
Before seeking admission to any college or university, check the status of the college/university on the official UGC website. For different courses, such as technical, law, or medical, you'll need to visit different websites.
| Course / Field | Recognizing Authority | What to Do? |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Course (UG/PG) | University Grants Commission (UGC) | Check the institution’s recognition on UGC’s official website before admission |
| Engineering / Technical Course | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Verify the college’s approval status on the AICTE website |
| Medical College | National Medical Commission (NMC) | Check recognition and seat details on the NMC website |
| Law College | Bar Council of India (BCI) | Confirm the college’s recognition with BCI |
| Pharmacy Course | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) | See the list of approved colleges on the PCI website |
| B.Ed Course | National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) | Check the institution’s recognition on the NCTE portal |
If you want to pursue a degree course, first check the UGC website. If you want to pursue an engineering or technical course, check the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) website. For medical colleges, check the National Medical Commission (NMC), for law colleges, the Bar Council of India (BCI), for pharmacy colleges, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and for B.Ed. Courses, check the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Speak directly to the institution.
Every recognized college or university has an approval order or affiliation letter. You can view it on the institution's website or request it directly from the college.
A university's grading will reveal its true identity.
Be sure to check the NAAC grade or AISHE code of any college or university. This will give you an idea of the institution's academic standards and standards.
Errors on the website and documents
If an institution's website or documents contain numerous language errors, incomplete information, or documents that appear to be fake, this is a red flag. Genuine institutions maintain clear, accurate, and complete documents.
