UGC asked to make education institutes more transparent

In a bid to improve transparency in higher education institutions which would help students make an informed choice, the ministry for human resource development (HRD) issued a directive to the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday, asking it to undertake a series of measures, such as setting up proper websites, introducing a faculty appraisal system and bringing the deemed universities under the purview of the state committees for fee regulation. The UGC has been asked to ensure immediate compliance.

This decision was taken by HRD minister Kapil Sibal at a meeting on Friday. This effort comes on the heels of increasing concern over the private higher education providers and the corruption racket unearthed by the CBI. These measures are crucial as the government is planning to bring in a law that would prohibit and punish unfair practices like capitation fee, over-pricing of prospectus and false claims made in advertisements and brochures.

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List of fake universities, by UGC

This is the time when those desiring to pursue higher education and specialized courses run helter skelter in search of  colleges and universities. However with so many fraud educational institutions all over India, how do you know if the institution you are seeking admission in is certified by the UGC.

Click here to access a list of fake universities put up by the UGC on their website.