The University Grants Commission (UGC) has listed “Daksha University” from Ranchi, Jharkhand as "fake" after it declared that Bengaluru-based ‘Global Human Peace University' located in Rajajinagar was also a “fake university” and advised students not to take admissions.
In its latest social media post on X, the UGC announced that the university is neither recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) and Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, nor approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and any other statutory body. It informed students that this university is awarding degrees in violation of the UGC Act.
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UGC Warns Student
This has come to the notice of UGC that Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), situated at Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari Ranchi, Jharkhand-834007, is awarding degrees in violation of UGC Act, 1956. The UGC has included its name in the UGC list of Fake Universities, the UGC post on X said.
In view of the above, students, parents and public at large are cautioned through this public notice “NOT TO TAKE ADMISSION” in the above-mentioned self-styled institution. Taking admission in such self-style institution may jeopardize the career of the students, UGC said.
UGC published Fake University list
In the previous week, UGC released a compilation identifying 32 establishments operating as deceptive universities across India. They warn that certifications conferred by these establishments lack legitimacy for job opportunities or advanced studies.
Delhi tops the list with the highest number of culprits, accounting for 12 such establishments, trailed by Uttar Pradesh and additional areas. It is highly recommended that students verify the accreditation status of universities before committing to enrollment.
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Reason behind publishing this list
According to the UGC Act of 1956, only those universities that have been established by a Parliamentary Act or state legislation, or those recognised as "deemed to be university" under Section 3 of the Act, possess the legitimate authority to confer degrees. Any institution functioning beyond this legal structure lacks the power to issue accredited qualifications, no matter its title or marketing.
Degrees conferred by institutions on the fraudulent list are not valid for government employment, admission to higher education, or any other official acknowledgment.
The Commission has reached out to the higher education departments and chief secretaries of the relevant state governments, encouraging them to take suitable legal measures.
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