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How to Avoid Fake and Illegal Universities in Pakistan

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Are you looking for a reputable and recognized university in Pakistan to pursue your higher education? If yes, then you need to be careful about the fake and illegal universities that are operating in the country. These institutions are not approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and they do not have the authority to award degrees or diplomas. They are deceiving the students and the public by using fake names, logos, websites, and advertisements.

The List of Fake and Illegal Universities by HEC

How to Avoid Fake and Illegal Universities in Pakistan

To protect the students and the public from these fraudulent institutions, HEC has published a list of 157 fake and illegal universities on its official website. The list includes universities from all provinces and regions of Pakistan, as well as some online and foreign universities that are not recognized by HEC.

List of Illegal and Fake Universities in Punjab

  1. All Affiliated Colleges with Global Institute, Lahore offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  2. All Heritage International Colleges (HICs) affiliated with any Private University across Punjab imparting undergraduate and postgraduate education
  3. The Open International University for Complimentary Medicines, (Sri Lanka) and its operations anywhere in Pakistan including Karachi and Islamabad offices
  4. American International University, 7 up Chowk, Gulberg III, Lahore
  5. Softlogix College of Information Technology, Lahore
  6. TIU Institute, 29-C/1, Gulberg III, Ghalib Road, Lahore
  7. Pakistan College of Science & Technology, 447-D, Peoples Colony, Faisalabad
  8. AIMS Institute of Management Sciences, AIMS House 11 A, Opposite Pizza Hut, Gulgasht, Multan
  9. National Textile College of Professional Sciences & IT, 62-C/1 M.M. Alam Road, Gulberg 3, Lahore
  10. Standard Institute of Emerging Technologies & Sciences (SIETS), 225-A-new Muslim Town, Lahore
  11. Ali Garh Institute of Management Science (AIMS), 3-D Model Town, Club Road, Rahim Yar Khan
  12. Michigan International College, Lahore
  13. American International College, Faisal Town, Lahore, Punjab
  14. American University of London, National College of Business Management and Technology, 365-M, Model Town, Lahore
  15. Rawal Open International University of Alternative Medicine Pakistan, Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi
  16. INFOVISION Institute of Management and Information Technology, Lahore
  17. Islamia College of Commerce, Kot Ada, Muzaffargarh
  18. Opstech College of Computer Science, Lahore
  19. CIT College, Majeed Plaza, Bank Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi
  20. University College of Commerce, Peoples Colony, Khanewal
  21. National College of Commerce, Mian Channu
  22. Quaid-e-Azam College, Mian Channu
  23. International College of Commerce, Mian Channu
  24. Leads Law College, Burewala
  25. Comstech Law College, Gulgasht Colony, Multan
  26. Comstech Degree College, Gulgasht Colony, Multan
  27. Pakistan Mission Law College, Neel Kot, Bosan Road, Multan
  28. Lahore University of Computer Excellence, New Garden Town, Lahore
  29. Arqum College of Science & Arts, Court Road, Gujranwala
  30. Cosmiq Institute of Technology, Cosmiq Complex, 54-Commercial Area, Cavalry Ground Extension, Lahore Cantt
  31. NICON College of Computer Sciences, Adam Jee Road, Rawalpindi
  32. SINTEC System, North Star Plaza, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
  33. Higher Education College, Peoples Colony, Faisalabad
  34. National Textile College of Professional Sciences and IT, 62-C/1 M.M, Alam Road, Gulberg-III, Lahore
  35. National Group of Textile College, IC-1, MM Alam Road, Sir Syed stop, Gulberg III, Lahore
  36. Pakistan Institute of Technology, Trust Plaza, GT Road, Gujranwala
  37. The National College, Faisalabad
  38. Excelsior College of Information Technology, Lahore
  39. Fashion Design Institute, Majeed Plaza, Bank Road, Rawalpindi
  40. Raees ul Ahrar College, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
  41. Independent University (Independent Medical College), 175-Jinnah Colony, Faisalabad
  42. Preston University, Faisalabad campus
  43. NICON College of Computer Sciences, 29/A, Officers Colony, Faisalabad
  44. Preston University School of Business, 7th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
  45. Institute of Professional Studies (Canal Campus) 4-A, New Muslim Town, Near New Campus Bridge, 24-E-II near New French Center, Gulberg III, Lahore
  46. College of Technical Education, Langlay Road, Lahore
  47. College of Education, New Muslim Town, Lahore
  48. Matrix Institute of Emerging Science, Gulberg III, Lahore
  49. Quaid-e-Azam College of Information Technology, Main Ferozepur Road, Lahore
  50. Centre for Health & Population Studies, Chamba Line, Lahore
  51. College of Business Administration, Gulberg III, Lahore
  52. Lahore School of Information Technology, New Garden Town, Lahore
  53. Proceed Institute of Management & IT, Gulberg III, Lahore
  54. Institute of Computer Technology, Gulberg II, Main Ferozepur Road, Lahore
  55. College of Professional Studies, Peoples Colony, Faisalabad
  56. Institute of Management Sciences, Canal Road, Peoples Colony, Faisalabad
  57. College of Business Administration, PAF Road, Sargodha
  58. College of I.T. 6th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
  59. University College, 6th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
  60. Shibly College of Commerce, Karor, Layyah
  61. Khyber College of Commerce, Kot Sultan, Layyah
  62. Abdul Kasim College, Taunsa, D.G. Khan
  63. The National College, Bosan Road, Multan
  64. National Group of Textile College, Near Civil Hospital, 45 Civil Lines, Gujranwala
  65. Kynat College of Commerce, Kot Sultan, Layyah
  66. Allied College of Commerce, Mian Channu
  67. DG College, Tausan, D.G. Khan
  68. Institute of Information Technology & Management, 40/3 Jahanzeb Centre, Opp. Gakhar Plaza, Bank Road, Saddar Rawalpindi
  69. Wah Institute of Management Technology Sadat Plaza Lalaruk, the Mall Wah Cantt
  70. University College of Information Technology, Jampur Road, Fareedabad Colony, D.G. Khan
  71. Chanab Institute of Information Technology, Shadab Colony, Opp. Canal Rest House, Jhang
  72. College of Management & Information Technology, Mumtaz Plaza, Jinnah Road, Gujrat
  73. Rawalpindi Institute of Technology, Ojri Camp, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
  74. Multan Institute of Management Sciences, 2-A Gulghast Colony, Boson Road, Multan
  75. SYSTEX Institute of Technology, 14-L, Model Town Extension, Lahore
  76. ABACUS College, D-102 M.A.Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
  77. College of Advance Professional Studies, 85-E, Farid Town Road, Sahiwal
  78. LIONS College, 3-A, Canal Colony, Farid Town Road, Sahiwal
  79. College of Information Technology, Circular Road, Chowk Islamabad, Sialkot
  80. Al-Qasim University 38-D, Lawrence Road, Lahore
  81. College of Global Technologies, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi
  82. South Asia Institute of Management and I.T, Hali Road, Westrige, Rawalpindi
  83. UK College of Information Technology, Club Road, Muzaffargarh
  84. College of Management & I.T, Lala Rukh, The Mall, Wah
  85. UK College of Technology, Ahmed Pur East Road, Bahawalpur
  86. College of Professional Studies, Gulgasht Colony, Bosan Road, Multan
  87. Edycare College of I.T, Baldia Road, Bahawalnagar
  88. Leads Institute of Management Sciences, 24-K, Gulberg-II, Lahore
  89. Central College of Information Technology, 5-E/4 850, Officer’s Colony Boson Road, Multan
  90. Pyramid Education Centre, D 135, Malik Abad Road, 6th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi
  91. Lahore Campus of Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology, Karachi
  92. Lahore Metropolitan University, Lahore
  93. Pioneer College of Commerce, Kot Adu, Muzaffargarh
  94. Quaid e Azam University of Pakistan, Lahore
  95. Islamic University of Pakistan, Sialkot

List of Illegal and Fake Universities /Institutions in Sindh

  1. All other branches/campuses/affiliated colleges/franchises of Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology, Karachi except its Karachi campus
  2. The Elites University, Sector 11-A, Hashim Town Sindh Karachi Housing Society, Scheme No 33, Karachi
  3. American School of International Business C-7/A, Daman e Koh, KDA Officers, Cooperation Housing Society Opposite PNS, Bahadur Stadium Road, Karachi
  4. American World University International 22-A, Tipu Sultan Road, Karachi
  5. Glamshire University, Karachi
  6. American University of Hawaii, Karachi
  7. East-West University, Karachi
  8. International University of America, Karachi
  9. Western International University, C-41, Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Nipa Chowrangi, Near Aero Club, Karachi
  10. Washington University, 532/1, Business Recorded Road, Garden East, Karachi
  11. University of Southern, Comit Campus, St 6B, Block-14 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
  12. University of Houston Clear Lake D-77, Block 2, Clifton Opposite Bilawal House, Karachi
  13. University of Economics & Technology, 30 Block -A, Opposite Mehran Clinic, Sindhi Muslim Society, Karachi
  14. Lincoln Institute, D-18, Block-8, Punjab Colony, Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zaman Rad, Clifton, Karachi
  15. University of Islamic Study, Block-7, Ghulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
  16. American School of London, Karachi
  17. College Swiss Switzerland, Domino Education Services, Karachi, Sindh
  18. The International University of America, 40-J/A, Block 6, Pechs, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Sindh
  19. Institute of Management Science and Arts, Latifabad, Hyderabad, Sindh
  20. Mehran Institute of I.T, Latifabad, Hyderabad, Sindh
  21. National Textile College of Professional Sciences and IT, Hyderabad
  22. SPIRIT Institute of Management & Computer Science, North Nazimabad, Karachi
  23. Institute of Science & Management, Shaheed-e-Milat Road, Karachi
  24. College of Computer & Management Studies, Block B, Latifabad, Hyderabad
  25. College of Education, Karachi
  26. American University of London Western Graduate College, Karachi
  27. Al-Khair College of Commerce, Mian Channu; Al-Burhan Shopping Circle, 3rd Floor, Bld-B, on Top of Burger Time Restaurant Opp. Main Haidry Market, North Nazimabad, Karachi
  28. College of Information Technology, C-562, Eid Gah Road, Sukkar; Campus Distt. Central Clock-E North Nazimabad, Karachi
  29. College of Education, A-130 Block -E North Nizamabad, Karachi
  30. College of Education, Gate No. 8, No.4 Mahmoodabad, Karachi
  31. College of Administration & Computer Science, PECHS, Karachi
  32. College of Management Science, Main Korangi Road, Karachi
  33. Pakistan Institute of Professional Science, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
  34. Allama Muhammad Yusuf Binnori Islamic University, Pakistan

List of Illegal and Fake Universities /Institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  • Agha Computers, Al-Noor Esquire, PICIC Bank Building, Mansehra Road, Abbottabad
  • Islamabad Computer Institute, College Road Jaba, Dargai
  • Flash Institute of Computer Studies, Sheikh Jee Plaza, Industrial Estate, Jamrud Road, Peshawar
  • Square Soft Systems, Kashmeery Bazar, Manzoor Market, Shinkiari
  • College of Computer & Information Technology, Matta, Swat
  • Global College of Information Technology, College Road, Thana, Swat
  • Global College of Information Technology, Sohary, Buner, Swat
  • Aryan University, Jahangir Road, Peshawar
  • National College of Computer Sciences, Bannu
  • Imam Ghazali University, Peshawar
  • Abu Ali Seena University, Peshawar
  • List of Fake, Illegal, Unlawful and Unrecognized Institutions of Federal Capital:
  • Islamabad Law College, Islamabad
  • Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts, Islamabad

List of Illegal and Fake Universities /Institutions in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

  • All other campuses/affiliated colleges of Al-Khair University AJK except Bhimber
  • Institute of Advance Studies of Information Technology, Dadyal
  • Pak Kashmir Institute of IT, Mirpur

List of Illegal and Fake Universities /Institutions of Federal Capital

  • Islamabad Law College, Islamabad
  • Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts, Islamabad

You can also check the list on HEC website.

HEC has also advised the students and parents to verify the status of any university before taking admission. You can do this by visiting the HEC website or contacting the HEC regional offices. HEC has also warned the fake and illegal universities to stop their operations immediately or face legal action.

The Benefits of Choosing a Recognized University

Choosing a recognized university for your higher education is very important for your academic and professional success. A recognized university means that it meets the quality standards set by HEC and it has the legal authority to award degrees or diplomas. A recognized university also offers you:

  • – A valid and credible degree or diploma that is accepted by employers, institutions, and organizations in Pakistan and abroad.
  • – A quality education that is based on the latest curriculum, research, and innovation.
  • – A conducive learning environment that is equipped with qualified faculty, modern facilities, and academic support services.
  • – A diverse and vibrant campus life that offers you opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and extracurricular activities.

Therefore, you should always choose a recognized university for your higher education and avoid the fake and illegal ones. This will save you from wasting your time, money, and efforts on a worthless degree or diploma.

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