India's UGC warns of rise in fake universities amid enrolment concerns

The University Grants Commission alerts students and parents to scrutinise university credentials as 32 unauthorised institutions are identified operating across India, risking invalid degrees for employment and further education.

India’s University Grants Commission has warned students and parents to check university credentials carefully before enrolling, after identifying 32 fake institutions operating in the country. According to UGC documents and reports carried by Indian media, the listed bodies are not recognised under the UGC Act and cannot issue degrees that are valid for jobs or further study.

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