Verify – University

The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 under Section 22(1) provides that a degree can be awarded, only by a University established under a central, State/Provincial Act or an institution deemed to be university under section 3 of the UGC Act or an Institution especially empowered by an Act of Parliament to confer the degree. Sub.:- Public Notice on Fake Universities Further, Section 23 of the UGC Act prohibits the use of word “University” by any institution other than a university established as stated above. Students and public at large are hereby informed that at present following 24 self-styled, unrecognized institutions are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act in various parts of the country.