The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially declared Daksha University in Jharkhand a fake institution. The UGC added Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education) to its list of unapproved universities on [Insert Date of UGC Announcement, if available, otherwise omit]. The decision follows findings that the university improperly awarded degrees in violation of the UGC Act of 1956.
UGC Warns Students and Parents
Daksha University is located at Bhaskar Path, New Pundag, Masibari Ranchi, Jharkhand. The UGC statement explicitly states the university is not recognized under Section 2(f) or Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It also lacks approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
Consequently, any degrees or diplomas issued by Daksha University are deemed invalid. These credentials will not be accepted for further higher education or for government employment purposes. The UGC strongly advises students, parents, and the public to avoid seeking admission to this institution. The commission warned that enrollment in such ‘self-styled’ universities could negatively impact students’ educational and career prospects.
Context of Fake Universities
This action against Daksha University is part of a broader national effort by the UGC to combat fraudulent educational institutions. Recently, the UGC published a list identifying 32 fake universities operating across India. Delhi leads this list with 12 unapproved institutions. Uttar Pradesh follows with four, while Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and West Bengal each have two institutions on the list.
Understanding University Recognition
Under the UGC Act of 1956, only universities established by a Central Act, State Act, or Provisional Act can confer degrees. Institutions must also receive specific empowerment from the government to award degrees or diplomas. The UGC’s list aims to protect students from institutions that operate outside these legal frameworks and offer unrecognized qualifications.