UGC delists Meghalaya Techno Global University, details here

UGC delists Meghalaya Techno Global University, details here

TOI Education | Jan 12, 2024, 03.10 PM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has removed the name of Techno Global University, Meghalaya from the list of recognised universities. It is speculated that the the decision of UGC is based on the state education department's recommendation to remove the university as it does not exist.

Techno Global University (TGU) was established as a state private university and included in the UGC's list in January 2013, according to the UGC. The government of Meghalaya had set up the university to provide various courses, spanning physical sciences, life sciences, technology, medical science, management, humanities, and more. These courses were sponsored by Techno India, Kolkata, West Bengal.

However, in a turn of events, the government of Meghalaya, through a letter dated 27.09.2022, recommended the removal of TGU from the UGC list, citing its non-existence. The UGC notice explained that TGU, as per its website, had not initiated any academic activities since its inception and had never issued any certificates, degrees, or marksheets. The university also clarified that it had not authorized any person or institution to act on its behalf.

Upon checking the official website of the TGU Meghalaya (technoglobaluniversity.com), a statement appears on the page, stating "Techno Global University shillong, has never started any academic activity since inception. We have never issued any marksheet, certificate and degree to any person. We have also never authorised any person or institution to act on behalf of us."

In response to these developments, the UGC subsequently removed the name of Techno Global University, Shillong, Meghalaya, from its list of recognized universities. The state government, in 2019, had enacted an amendment act, specifying that decisions affecting the university's closure, degree cancellations, admission stoppage, or any matter concerning the State Government's interests would be made by the Visitor after consulting with the State Government.