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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(UGC recognition RTI, UGC 2f 12B, fake university, deemed university, AIU, higher education RTI)
+metatag-description=(File RTI to **UGC Secretary** with college/university name. Ask recognition status under §2(f)/§12B, last inspection, deficiencies, withdrawal notices.)}}
+====== UGC recognition status of college — RTI to UGC ======
+{{ :social:auto:rti-for-ugc-recognition-status.png?direct&1200 }}
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **UGC Secretary** with college/university name. Ask recognition status under §2(f)/§12B, last inspection, deficiencies, withdrawal notices.</WRAP>
+<WRAP collapse>
+===== 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.
+</WRAP>
+===== 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 =====
+<code>
+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.
+</code>
+===== 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 =====
+  * [[:rti-for-aicte-approval-status|AICTE RTI]]
+  * [[:rti-for-college-affiliation|College affiliation RTI]]
+===== Sources =====
+  - UGC Act 1956. UGC Regulations 2023. Prof. Yash Pal (2012).
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>rti for ugc recognition status citizen-rti rti-template}}

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