Highlights of the UGC Defaulter University Notice 2025
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Legal basis | Section 13, UGC Act, 1956 |
| Total universities listed | 54 private universities |
| State with most defaulters | Madhya Pradesh (10 universities) |
| Required action | Submit verified formats & upload data on official website |
| Potential consequences | Admission restrictions, withdrawal of recognition, legal action |
List of 54 Defaulter Universities by UGC (2025)
Below is the complete list of universities that received notices from the UGC for non-compliance:- Assam
- Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya, Barpeta
- Bihar
- Amity University, Patna
- Dr CV Raman University, Vaishali
- Sandip University, Madhubani
- Chhattisgarh
- Anjaneya University, Raipur
- Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Kumhari
- Maharishi University of Management & Technology, Bilaspur
- Goa
- India International University of Legal Education and Research, South Goa
- Gujarat
- Gandhinagar University, Gandhinagar
- JG University, Gandhinagar
- KN University, Gujarat
- MK University, Patan
- Plastindia International University, Valsad
- Surendranagar University, Surendranagar
- Team Lease Skills University, Vadodara
- TransStadia University, Ahmedabad
- Haryana
- NIILM University, Kaithal
- Jharkhand
- Amity University, Ranchi
- AISECT University, Hazaribagh
- Capital University, Koderma
- Sai Nath University, Ranchi
- Karnataka
- Sri Jagadhguru Murugarajendra University, SJM Campus
- Madhya Pradesh
- Azim Premji University, Bhopal
- Aryavart University, Sehore
- Dr Preeti Global University, Shivpuri
- Gyanveer University, Sagar
- JNCT Professional University, Bhopal
- LNCT Vidhyapeeth University, Indore
- Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur
- Mansarovar Global University, Sehore
- Shubham University, Bhopal
- Maharashtra
- Alard University, Pune
- Dr D Y Patil Dnyan Prasad University, Pune
- Manipur
- Asian International University, Imphal West
- Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal West
- Manipur International University, Imphal
- Punjab
- Amity University, Mohali
- Rajasthan
- OPJS University, Churu
- Sikkim
- Medhavi Skills University, East Sikkim
- Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University), South Sikkim
- Sikkim Global Technical University, Namchi
- Sikkim International University, West Sikkim
- Sikkim Skill University, South Sikkim
- Tripura
- Techno India University, West Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Agrawan Heritage University, Agra
- FS University, Shikohabad
- Major SD Singh University, Farrukhabad
- Monad University, Hapur
- Uttarakhand
- Maya Devi University, Dehradun
- Mind Power University, Nainital
- Smt. Manjira Devi University, Uttarkashi
- Surajmal University, Udham Singh Nagar
- West Bengal
- Swami Vivekananda University, North 24 Parganas
What Led to the UGC Action?
In June 2024, the UGC issued a circular directing all universities in India — public and private — to upload key institutional details on their official websites.These included information on academic programs, infrastructure, faculty, admissions, fee structures, and other essential data.Universities were also required to submit verified documents and formats to the UGC in soft copy, duly certified by their registrars. Despite multiple reminders, several universities did not comply. As a result, the UGC identified and listed these institutions as defaulters in 2025.What this means for students and parents
If you are a current or prospective student, these notices are a useful red flag. Before joining any private university, verify:- That the university is listed on the UGC recognized universities page;
- Whether the university has uploaded the required disclosures on its official website;
- That admission notices, fee structure and academic regulations are clearly published and easy to access;
- Contact the university registrar for verified documents if needed.
