Twenty-two institutions were deemed fraudulent by the University Grants Commission (UGC) because they were functioning without the required authorization and pretending to be reputable universities. According to the UGC Act of 1956, these organizations are not permitted to award degrees; hence, any academic and professional credentials earned from them are void.

The newest instance concerns the Institute of Management and Engineering located in Kotla Mubarakpur, Delhi. The UGC clarified that this institute is neither recognised by Sections 2(f) or 3 of the UGC Act, nor was it founded by any Central or State Act. Its engineering degrees are therefore invalid for usage in professional or academic settings.

Delhi has the highest number, with 10 such fake universities, according to the UGC's

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