UGC Fake Universities Case: The University Grants Commission (UGC) declared 20 universities "fake" and not empowered to confer any degrees, with Delhi having eight such institutions, the highest number.

"It has come to the notice of the UGC that a number of institutions are offering degrees contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act. Degrees awarded by such universities shall neither be recognised nor valid for higher education or employment purposes. These universities are not empowered to confer any degree," said UGC secretary Manish Joshi.