Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill: ₹2-crore fine for illegal universities, but where does that leave students?
The Cabinet-approved Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill proposes a ₹2-crore penalty and immediate shutdown for unapproved universities. But while the law sharpens punishment for institutions, it leaves students exposed. This explainer decodes what happens to degrees when universities are shut, what current law says — and why students must verify recognition before admission.
The Cabinet-approved Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill proposes a ₹2-crore penalty and immediate shutdown for unapproved universities. But while the law sharpens punishment for institutions, it leaves students exposed. This explainer decodes what happens to degrees when universities are shut, what current law says — and why students must verify recognition before admission.
