{"id":211691,"date":"2025-02-13T17:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=211691"},"modified":"2025-02-13T01:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T19:31:31","slug":"ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC Delists Pragyan International University, Ranchi, Check Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/#What_is_Pragyan_International_University\" >What is Pragyan International University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/#Why_Did_UGC_Delist_Pragyan_International_University\" >Why Did UGC Delist Pragyan International University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/#What_This_Means_for_Students\" >What This Means for Students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/#List_of_Other_Universities_Recently_Delisted_by_UGC\" >List of Other Universities Recently Delisted by UGC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university\/#FAQs_on_UGC_Delisting_Pragyan_International_University\" >FAQs on UGC Delisting Pragyan International University<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>UGC Delists Pragyan International University: <\/strong>The <strong>University Grants Commission (UGC) <\/strong>has officially delisted <strong>Pragyan International University, Ranchi, <\/strong>from its recognized universities list. Established in <strong>2016,<\/strong> the university failed to provide essential documents for inspection and did not commence academic activities. In a decisive move, the J<strong>harkhand government<\/strong> repealed its founding act in <strong>2024<\/strong>, citing its non-existence. With this delisting, degrees from the institution hold no official validity, raising concerns for students. <strong>Stay updated on what led to this drastic action!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ugc-net-mock-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt UGC NET Mock Test 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pragyan_International_University\"><\/span>What is Pragyan International University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pragyan International University, Ranchi,<\/strong> was a private university established in <strong>2016 <\/strong>under the <strong>Jharkhand State Legislature Act.<\/strong> It claimed to offer <strong>UGC-recognized degrees <\/strong>in various disciplines, including spiritual studies, yoga, naturopathy, and alternative medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, the university appeared in the <strong>UGC&#8217;s list of recognized private universities, <\/strong>but it failed to commence proper academic activities and did not meet essential UGC compliance standards. Despite its claims of accreditation, it lacked transparency in faculty details, infrastructure, and student admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In<strong> 2024<\/strong>, the <strong>Jharkhand government <\/strong>repealed its founding act, citing its non-existence as an operational university. Following this, the <strong>UGC officially delisted Pragyan International University, <\/strong>making its degrees invalid for higher education and government jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_UGC_Delist_Pragyan_International_University\"><\/span>Why Did UGC Delist Pragyan International University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UGC delisted Pragyan International University, Ranchi, due to serious violations of academic and regulatory norms. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No Academic Activities Since 2016:<\/strong><ul><li>Despite being established under the<strong> Jharkhand State Legislature Act<\/strong>, the university never started proper academic operations<\/li><li>No student enrollments, faculty, or coursework.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Failed UGC Inspection:<\/strong> <ul><li>The university did not submit mandatory documents on infrastructure, faculty, and academic records, raising doubts about its legitimacy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Jharkhand Government Repealed Its Act (2024): <\/strong><ul><li>The state government revoked its legal status, confirming the university\u2019s non-existence.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-scraps-care-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> UGC Discontinues CARE List, Unveils New Guidelines for Research Publications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_Students\"><\/span>What This Means for Students?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>UGC delisting Pragyan International University, Ranchi,<\/strong> students face serious concerns about their degrees and future academic or career prospects.<strong> Here&#8217;s what they need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Degrees from Pragyan International University Valid or Invalid?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the <strong>Jharkhand government repealed its act in 2024<\/strong>, the <strong>university no longer holds legal recognition<\/strong>, making its<strong> degrees invalid <\/strong>for higher education, government jobs, and most private sector opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should Students Do Now?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Verify Degree Recognition:<\/strong> Check the UGC\u2019s official website for recognized universities.<\/li><li><strong>Seek Alternative Education:<\/strong> Consider enrolling in a UGC-approved university to ensure valid qualifications.<\/li><li><strong>Consult Employers:<\/strong> If a student has already used the degree for a job, they should clarify its validity with their employer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Students Take Legal Action?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, affected students can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>File complaints with UGC for clarification.<\/li><li>Approach consumer courts for educational fraud.<\/li><li>Seek legal advice if they invested time and money in an invalid degree.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Other_Universities_Recently_Delisted_by_UGC\"><\/span>List of Other Universities Recently Delisted by UGC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University Grants Commission (UGC) continues to monitor and delist universities that fail to meet regulatory standards. Recently, UGC identified 21 institutions as fake universities, operating without proper accreditation. Among them, eight are located in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recently Delisted Universities by UGC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences, Delhi<\/li><li>Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi<\/li><li>United Nations University, Delhi<\/li><li>Vocational University, Delhi<\/li><li>Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, Delhi<\/li><li>Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Delhi<\/li><li>Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Delhi<\/li><li>ADR-Centric Juridical University, New Delhi<\/li><li>Pragyan International University, Ranchi<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mistakes-to-avoid-in-ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in UGC NET Exam for Higher Scores<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It\u2019s Important to Verify UGC Recognition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should always check the <strong>UGC\u2019s official list <\/strong>before enrolling in any university. A degree from an <strong>unrecognized institution<\/strong> can be deemed <strong>invalid for higher education and government or private sector jobs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify your university\u2019s recognition, <strong>visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official UGC website<\/a><\/strong> and stay updated on UGC delisted universities to avoid academic fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_UGC_Delisting_Pragyan_International_University\"><\/span>FAQs on UGC Delisting Pragyan International University<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739387305427\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Is Pragyan International University UGC-recognized?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: No, UGC delisted Pragyan International University as it failed to meet academic and legal requirements. The Jharkhand government repealed its act in 2024, making it non-existent.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739387319067\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Are degrees from Pragyan International University valid?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: No, degrees from the university are invalid for government jobs, higher education, and most private-sector opportunities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739387345117\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Why did UGC remove Pragyan International University?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: UGC delisted the university due to:<br\/>&#8211; No academic activities since 2016<br\/>&#8211; Failure to provide documents for UGC inspection<br\/>&#8211; Legal repeal of its establishment by the Jharkhand government in 2024<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739387362310\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Where can I check if my university is UGC-recognized?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: Visit the official UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in) to verify if your university is approved or delisted.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UGC Delists Pragyan International University: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially delisted Pragyan International University, Ranchi, from its recognized<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":211692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10236,11846],"tags":[17372,17371],"class_list":["post-211691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-teaching-exams","category-ugc-net-teaching-exams","tag-delisted-universities-by-ugc","tag-ugc-delists-pragyan-international-university","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UGC Delists Pragyan International University, Check Details<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UGC delists Pragyan International University, Ranchi, citing no academic activity since 2016. 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