The University Grants Commission (UGC) has de-listed and removed Sangai International University in Manipur’s Churachandpur from its list of recognized universities. The UGC issued a public notice advising prospective students and parents against enrolling in any of the programs offered by Sangai University, Manipur, as the university is not authorized to offer UGC-approved undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD degrees.
Despite repeated requests and a Show Cause Notice issued on December 19, 2023, the university failed to provide the necessary information required for inspection by the UGC. The UGC had previously requested information through letters dated July 3, 2015, August 12, 2015, October 21, 2016, March 1, 2019, and January 11, 2021, but the university failed to comply.
The UGC sent the Show Cause Notice to Sangai University, Manipur, giving them an opportunity to explain why action should not be taken to remove its name from the list of recognized universities. Copies of the Show Cause Notice were also sent to the Department of Higher Education, Government of Manipur, requesting their immediate action and comments. However, no response was received from either the university or the Government of Manipur.
In its notice, the UGC stated, “The UGC has not received any reply from the university and the comments from the Govt. of Manipur have also not been received.” The UGC further advised students against taking admission to the university’s various programs.
“Prospective students and parents are hereby advised not to take admission in any of the programs of the university from the date of issue of this Public Notice. In the absence of UGC approval, any Degree issued/awarded by the Sangai University, Manipur, shall not be treated recognized/valid for the purpose of higher education and employment,” the notice stated.
The UGC has advised prospective students and parents to be cautious and avoid enrolling in any programs offered by Sangai International University, Manipur, as the degrees awarded by the university will not be recognized for higher education or employment purposes.
