Summary:
- The University Grants Commission (UGC), the governing body for higher education in India, has identified 32 fake universities operating across the country.
- The list is topped by the state of Delhi, which has 12 such fake universities, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 9 and West Bengal with 4.
- Fake universities are institutions that are not recognized by the UGC and do not have the authority to award degrees, diplomas, or other qualifications, which can mislead students and employers.