The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued notices to 54 private universities across India for failing to comply with the self-public disclosure guidelines. These educational institutions have been instructed to submit comprehensive information about their operations to the UGC. The self-disclosure rules were introduced in June 2024, requiring all universities to share crucial information on their websites. This information must be easily accessible, and users should not need to log in or register to access it.
UGC’s Notice to Private Universities
The UGC has strictly directed these universities to comply with the guidelines by providing detailed information about their institutions. This includes sharing the university’s headquarters location, official website, email addresses, detailed contact information of university officials, the year of establishment, the number of colleges affiliated with the university, the courses offered, student enrollment numbers, and exam status. According to the UGC’s notification, a specific format was provided to these universities for submitting the necessary information.
These universities were previously reminded through multiple emails and online meetings, but there has been no response from many institutions, which has led to this action. UGC’s emphasis on such regulations aims to improve transparency in higher education across the country. The rules are designed to ensure that universities provide detailed information about their curricula, faculty, infrastructure, research activities, administration, and finances on their websites. A search feature on the website is also mandatory to help users access this information quickly.
Purpose of Self-Disclosure Guidelines
The UGC believes these regulations will help students, parents, and the general public make informed decisions. By increasing transparency, trust in educational institutions is built, and universities are held accountable for the information they provide. The UGC has reiterated that these measures will encourage better public understanding and reduce any chances of misinformation.
Universities Across Various States
These 54 universities span multiple states, including Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. Among them, Gujarat has the highest number, with eight universities listed. Some notable ones include Gandhinagar University, JJ University, KN University, MK University, TransStadia University, PlastIndia International University, Surendranagar University, and TeamLeads Skills University.
Private Universities’ Responses
Some of the universities that received the notice have responded, including Sikkim Alpine University. The university stated that it had already uploaded the necessary information and submitted all required documents to the UGC. It has requested that its name be removed from the defaulting list as it is now compliant with the guidelines.
Universities Listed in the UGC Notice
The following is the list of universities that have received the UGC notice for non-compliance:
Assam
KrishnaGuru Spiritual University, Nasatra, Barpeta, Assam – 781307
Bihar
Amity University, Rupaspur, Baily Road, Patna – 801503
Dr. C.V. Raman University, Block – Bhagwanpur, NH-77 (Patna-Muzaffarpur Highway), Vaishali
Sandeep University, Village – Sijoul, District – Madhubani – 847235
Chhattisgarh
Anjaney University, Knowledge Village, Narda, near the Legislative Assembly, Raipur – 493111
Dev Sanskriti University, Village – Sankara Kumhari, District – Chhattisgarh
Goa
India International University of Legal Education & Research, Upas Nagar, Sankuel, Airport Road, South Goa – 403710
Gujarat
Gandhinagar University, Village: Moti Bhoyan, Khatraj-Kalol Road, Taluka: Kalol, Gandhinagar – 382721
JG University, Uvarsad, District – Gandhinagar – 380054
KN University, SR No. 115, 199, 311, 201, 202, 26, Shrimati KN Patel International School, KNPI Circle, Vodafone Tower Lane, Gujarat
MK University, Hanumanpura, Patan, Gujarat – 384265
PlastIndia International University, Dungra, GIDC, Vapi, Valsad – 396195
Surendranagar University, Shree Pandit Natthulalji Vyas Technical Campus, Surendranagar-Ahmedabad Highway, Kotharia Village, Vadhwan – 363030
TeamLeads Skills University, Tarsali-Vadodara Road, Vadodara – 390009
TransStadia University, Opposite Kankaria Gate No. 3, Kankaria, Ahmedabad
Haryana
Neelam University, 9 Km Milestone, NH-65, Kaithal – 136027
Jharkhand
Amity University, Ranchi City Campus, Nivaranpur, Main Road, Ranchi
AISCET University, Matwari Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, Hazaribagh
Capital University, Ranchi-Patna Main Road, Koderma, Jharkhand – 825410
Sai Nath University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Karnataka
Shri Jagadguru Murugarajendra University, SJ Campus, Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Azim Premji University, Bypass Road, Kanhasaiya Tehsil, Huzur, Bhopal – 473665
Aryavart University, National Highway 46, Jarkheda, Shyampur Tehsil, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Dr. Preeti Global University, Village Dinara, Tehsil Karera, District Shivpuri – 473665
Gyanveer University, Village Ma-Emalia, PH-20, Block-Rahatgarh, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
JNCT Professional University, New Chauksa Nagar, Lumbkheda, Bairasia Road, Bhopal
LNCT Vidyapeeth University, LNCT Campus, Village-Kanadia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Mahakoshal University, Ankhkheda, Chhargawan Road, Post-Tilwara, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University, Jabalpur
Man Sarovar Global University, Gadhiya and Ratan Khedi, Bilkisganj, Sehore
Shubham University, Semra Saiyyad, Tehsil Huzur, Bhopal – 462010
Maharashtra
Allard University, Pune, Allard Knowledge Park, Survey No. 47 and 50, Marunji, IT Park, Rajeev Gandhi Park, Pune – 411057
Dr. DY Patil Knowledge University, Pune, Headquarters Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Survey No. 180/2/1 and 180/2/2, Taluka Haveli, Pune
Manipur
Asian International University, Gari, Awang Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
Bir Tikendrajit University, South View, Imphal West, Manipur
Manipur International University, MIU Palace, Gari, Airport Road, Imphal
Punjab
Amity University, Sector-82, Alpha, IT City, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab
Rajasthan
OPJS University, Rawatsar, Kunjila, Tehsil-Rajgarh, Churu, Rajasthan
Sikkim
Medhavi Skills University, Singtam Campus, Topakhani Lower Chisopani, Singtam Bazaar, East Sikkim – 737134
Sikkim Alpine University (formerly EIILM University), South Sikkim – 737126
Sikkim Global Technical University, Link Road, Bhutia Basti, Namchi District – 737126
Tripura
Techno India University, Maheshkhola, Anand Nagar, PS- Amtali, West Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Agravan Heritage University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh – 282006
FS University, NH-19, Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh
Major S.D. Singh University, Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad – 209749
Uttarakhand
Maya Devi University, Dehradun, Central Hopetown, Selakui, Chakarata Road – 248011
Mind Power University, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand
Shri Manjira Devi University, Hitan Dhari, Dunda, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Swami Vivekananda University, Bara Kanthaliya, North 24 Pargana, Barrackpur, Kolkata – 700121
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made it clear that the non-compliance of these private universities with the self-public disclosure rules is a serious issue. These regulations were introduced to promote transparency in higher education institutions, and the UGC has repeatedly called for the information to be provided. The 54 universities that have been named in the UGC’s notice must comply with these guidelines to ensure they are contributing to the overall transparency and accountability in India’s higher education system. If these universities fail to respond, the UGC may take further actions to ensure compliance.
