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UGC recognition status of college — RTI to UGC

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to UGC Secretary with college/university name. Ask recognition status under §2(f)/§12B, last inspection, deficiencies, withdrawal notices.

  • 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

  1. Recognition status under §2(f)/§12B.
  2. Last inspection date and report.
  3. Deficiencies noted.
  4. Withdrawal/derecognition notices.
  5. 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.

Sources

  1. UGC Act 1956. UGC Regulations 2023. Prof. Yash Pal (2012).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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