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CBSE Orders Schools to Warn Students About Fake Universities, Urge UGC Verification

The directive follows a UGC alert to boost early awareness during the 2026–27 admission window.

Overview

  • CBSE asks affiliated schools to counsel Class 10 and 12 students and their parents on the risks of unrecognised institutions.
  • Students are directed to check recognition status on ugc.ac.in under the HEIs section before applying.
  • Schools must display the advisory on notice boards, websites, circulars, and during parent-teacher meetings.
  • The board urges applications only to UGC-recognised higher education institutions to protect academic and career prospects.
  • In a separate notice this week, CBSE reinforced mandatory public-disclosure norms for school websites with possible penal action for non-compliance under Affiliation Bye-laws.