By Saurav Pandey | January 09, 2025
According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), several states and UTs in India are home to a high number of fake universities as of May 2024.
Karnataka has been identified as having one fake university operating within its borders.
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Maharashtra also has one fake university, contributing to the growing concern over such institutions.
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Puducherry is another region where one fake university has been flagged by the UGC.
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Andhra Pradesh has two fake universities, further highlighting the prevalence of such institutions in the state.
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Kerala, similarly, has two fake universities, adding to the list of states with a significant presence of these illegal entities.
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West Bengal is reported to have two fake universities operating in the state, raising alarms about their legitimacy.
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Delhi, the nation’s capital, has the highest concentration of fake universities, with a staggering eight institutions listed.
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Uttar Pradesh also stands out with four fake universities, making it one of the states with a high number of such institutions.
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