The University Grants Commission UGC has issued an important notice for students and their parents regarding violation of the existing Act by lsquoUniversity of Colomborsquo.
In a notice the UGC has made it clear that no University in the name of University of Colombo exists in India in the list of UGC recognized Universities.
Hence the University of Colombo is not authorized to offer any UG/PG/doctoral degree Programme in India as mentioned in the enclosed advertisement through regular distance online mode under the nomenclature Bachelor Master Honorary Doctorate which are specified degrees under section 22 of UGC Act 1956.
ldquoAny degree awarded in the name of University of Colombo in India or through its associates is not valid for higher education/employment purposes in Indiardquo the UGC notice read.
UGC has further urged public its official website and not fall prey to the fake degrees as mentioned in the given advertisement.
Earlier the UGC had received information regarding the misuse of University name and issuance of fraudulent honorary doctorates India by the University of Colombo.
In its letter the University had informed UGC that an individual/entity is promoting and awarding fake honorary doctorate degrees using our universitys name thereby misleading the public.
While the logo used is different the university name has been copied creating confusion and damaging our institutions reputation.
These actions are being conducted without any authority or affiliation with our university and are in violation of intellectual property and higher education regulations the University of Colombo said.
The university had also urged UGC to investigate and take immediate action against the individuals or organization involved.