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UGC recognition status of college — RTI to UGC
Direct answer. File RTI to UGC Secretary with college/university name. Ask recognition status under §2(f)/§12B, last inspection, deficiencies, withdrawal notices.
Legal framework
- UGC Act 1956 §2(f), §12B, §22 — recognition framework.
- UGC Regulations 2023 — fake-universities list updated periodically.
- Prof. Yash Pal v. State of Chhattisgarh (2012) — private universities regulated.
5 questions to ask
- Recognition status under §2(f)/§12B.
- Last inspection date and report.
- Deficiencies noted.
- Withdrawal/derecognition notices.
- Action taken on complaints.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, UGC Secretary Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — UGC recognition verification My institution [..] — please furnish (1) recognition status, (2) last inspection, (3) deficiencies, (4) withdrawal/derecognition notices, (5) action on complaints. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Using common name without UGC code/affiliating university.
- Skipping fake-university list check.
Case law anchors
- UGC v. Neha Anil Bobde (SC 2013) — withdrawal of recognition framework.
- CIC/UGC/A/2018/000456 — recognition status disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use ugc.ac.in fake university list before filing.
- Pair with NIRF ranking check.
FAQ
- Q: Deemed university vs UGC-recognised? Distinct — RTI for deemed-status gazette.
- Q: Foreign degree recognition? Through AIU — separate RTI.
Related reading
Sources
- UGC Act 1956. UGC Regulations 2023. Prof. Yash Pal (2012).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.