UGC warns students against fake universities, purusing education in Pakistan

As college admissions season approaches, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has cautioned students about fake and unaccredited educational institutions operating in India. The UGC has identified 27 such institutions in the last two years, and has urged students to be wary of institutions that offer degrees in contravention of the UGC Act.

Two recent examples of such institutions are the 'Open International University for Alternative Medicines' and the 'National Board of Alternative Medicines', which the UGC has declared to be in violation of the UGC Act.

The UGC has advised students against taking admission in these institutions as their degrees will not be recognized for further education or jobs.

The UGC routinely publishes lists of unrecognised colleges, universities, and



institutes to keep students informed about fraudulent institutions that offer degree courses. Last year, the UGC identified 24 such institutions and declared their degrees to be fake and invalid.

The UGC recommends that students and parents verify whether an educational institution is recognized by the UGC before taking admission, which can be done on the UGC website.

Furthermore, the UGC and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have issued a joint warning against educational institutions in Pakistan.

They have advised Indian students not to pursue education in Pakistan as degrees obtained there will not be eligible for jobs or further education in India. Additionally, Indian students who study in Pakistan will not be able to take admission in India for further studies or jobs.