CBSE Issues Advisory to Students to Verify Universities under UGC Regulations Before Admission

CBSE: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a notification advising school students to verify their Higher Educational Institutions (HEls) to avoid admission in fake universities. The directive urges students to verify their HEIs and avoid seeking admission in universities flagged fake by the University Grants Commission (UGC), as per their lists. 

The official notification on the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in reads, "The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that they publish public notices annually and regularly updates the list of fake universities and unrecognised institutions on its official website. This initiative aims to create awareness among students, parents and other stakeholders and to advise them against seeking admission in self-styled and unrecognised institutions, as such admissions may seriously jeopardise students' academic and professional careers."

Official Notice: Dissemination of Advisory to Students Regarding Verification of Higher Educational Institutions (HEls) to Avoid Admission in Fake Universities (2.13 MB) 14/01/2026

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As the admission process for the Academic Session 2026-2027 is currently underway, it is imperative to create awareness at an early stage to alert students and parents and safeguard their interests. In this context, all CBSE-affiliated schools are directed to disseminate the following advisory among students and parents:

1. Schools shall inform and counsel students of Classes 10 and 12, along with their parents/guardians, about the risks associated with fake universities.
2. Students must be advised to verify the recognition status of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) on the official UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in) under the main menu tab "HEIs."
3. The advisory should be prominently displayed on school notice boards and disseminated through school websites, circulars, and during Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs).
4. Students should be encouraged to apply for admission only to UGC-recognized HEIs.

The board has urged all schools to ensure strict compliance with the above directions in the interest of safeguarding students from falling prey to self-styled and unrecognized educational institutions.