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.