UGC declares Daksha University in Ranchi ‘fake’; 32 institutions blacklisted across India

THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK

Ranchi/New Delhi, February 21: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Ranchi, as a fake university, warning that degrees issued by it are not valid for jobs or higher studies.

In a public notice, the UGC listed 32 institutions across India that are operating without recognition from either the Central or State governments. Citing Sections 2(f) and 3 of the UGC Act, the Commission clarified that these entities are not authorised to award degrees.

Students and parents in Jharkhand have been advised to verify the recognition status of institutions before seeking admission.

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Complete State-Wise List of Fake Universities (as of February 2026)

Jharkhand (1)

• Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), Ranchi

Delhi (12)

1. World Peace of United Nations University (WPUNU)
2. Institute of Management and Engineering
3. All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University
4. Commercial University Ltd.
5. United Nations University
6. Vocational University
7. ADR-Centric Juridical University
8. Indian Institute of Science and Engineering
9. Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment
10. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
11. National Institute of Management Solution
12. Mountain Institute of Management & Technology

Uttar Pradesh (4)

1. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj
2. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
3. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow
4. Mahamaya Technical University, Noida

Andhra Pradesh (2)

1. Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
2. Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh (1)

• Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

Haryana (1)

• Magic & Art University, Faridabad

Karnataka (2)

1. Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Tumkur
2. Global Human Peace University, Bengaluru

Kerala (2)

1. International Islamic University of Prophetic Medicine (IIUPM), Kozhikode
2. St John’s University

Maharashtra (2)

1. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
2. National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Solapur

Puducherry (2)

1. Usha Latchumanan College of Education
2. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education

Rajasthan (1)

• Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Bhiwadi

West Bengal (2)

1. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
2. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata

The UGC reiterated that degrees issued by these institutions have no legal validity and cannot be used for employment or further studies. It has urged students to consult the official UGC website before enrolling in any university or programme.