The University Grants Commission (UGC) on August 01, 2023, issued a notification regarding the issue of degrees granted by universities/institutions contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act.
The following has been stated: -
•it has come to the notice of UGC that a number of institutions are offering degrees contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act. Degrees awarded by such universities/institutions shall neither be recognized nor valid for higher education and employment purposes.
•Hence, all concerned are requested to check the UGC website, for information about recognized universities/institutions as well as fake institutions before taking admission to any institution for higher education. Further, if any university/institution is offering academic programs in contravention of the UGC Act, the same may also be brought to the notice of UGC.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. F. No. 7-3/2012(AMPC)]
