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UGC Declares Rajeev Gandhi Institute in Alwar Fake, Warns Students

The University Grants Commission has officially declared the Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar, Rajasthan, a fake institution. The UGC states the institute is not recognized and is not authorized to award any undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Any degrees issued by it are invalid for purposes of higher education or government employment. Students and parents are strongly advised to avoid admission to protect their careers.

Key Points: UGC Warns Against Fake Rajeev Gandhi Institute in Alwar

  • Fake institution declared by UGC
  • Degrees not valid for jobs or higher education
  • Public warned against admission
  • Institute not recognized under UGC Act
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UGC declares Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar a fake institution

UGC declares Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar a fake institution. Its degrees are invalid for jobs or further studies.

"UGC has declared Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Alwar (Rajasthan) as a fake institution. - UGC India"

Alwar, March 28

The University Grants Commission has identified the Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar, Rajasthan, as a fake institution, warning that it is not authorised to award valid degrees and urging students to avoid taking admission.

On X, UGC India wrote, "UGC has declared Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Alwar (Rajasthan) as a fake institution. The institute is not recognised and is not authorised to award any UG/PG degrees. Any degree issued by it is not valid for higher education or government employment. Students, parents, and the public are advised not to take admission in such self-styled institutions. Stay informed. Choose recognised institutions only."

As per the UGC letter, it is mentioned that, "This has come to the notice of UGC that Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, Mansa Chowk, Bhiwadi, District Alwar (Rajasthan), is awarding degrees in violation of UGC Act, 1956. The UGC has included its name in the UGC list of Fake Universities."

"It is informed that Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management, District Alwar (Rajasthan) is neither recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) nor Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Hence, it is not entitled to award any UG/PG degree. Any degree awarded by this institute so far is not valid for Higher Education/Government employment purposes. In view of the above, students, parents, and the public at large are cautioned through this public notice NOT TO TAKE ADMISSION in the above-mentioned self-styled institution. Taking admission in such a self-styled institution may jeopardise the career of the students, " the letter read.

The University Grants Commission is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 for the promotion and coordination of University education and for the determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities, and for the purpose of performing its functions under this Act.

In addition to providing grants to eligible universities and colleges, the Commission also advises the Central and State Governments on the measures which are necessary for the development of Higher Education.

- ANI

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Priya S
Feel so bad for the students who might have already taken admission there. Their money and years are wasted. 😔 UGC should also have a system to help these affected students transition to recognised colleges somehow.
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Vikram M
Good step by UGC to name and shame. But a public notice on X is not enough. They need to run awareness campaigns on TV and radio, especially in rural areas where students are more vulnerable to such scams.
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Rohit P
Using Rajeev Gandhi's name is a cheap trick to gain credibility. Disgusting. Hope the authorities file an FIR and arrest the culprits. This is a serious crime.
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Sarah B
As an expat, I see similar issues elsewhere, but the scale in India is concerning. The pressure for degrees is immense. While UGC's warning is crucial, we also need to question a system that pushes youth towards any piece of paper called a "degree".
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, UGC needs to be more proactive. How did it "come to their notice"? They should have a robust verification system before such institutes even start operations. Reactive measures after lives are ruined are not sufficient.
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Ananya R
Always, always check the official UGC website! Don't

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