JJT University Issued 5,000 Illegal PhDs, Nursing Council Rejects Degrees.

Exclusive: PhD Factory Exposed – How Notorious JJT University Issued 5000+ Dubious Degrees Sans Faculty

A groundbreaking Sprouts News investigation exposes how Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJT University) awarded more than 5,000+ PhDs, including over 460 Nursing doctorates despite having no regular faculty, no postgraduate programmes, and no research infrastructure. The Indian Nursing Council has now declared these Nursing PhDs invalid, putting thousands of careers at risk. This exposé highlights shocking academic misconduct, deep regulatory lapses, and a decade-long pattern of illegally awarding doctorates that undermines India’s higher education system.

This exposé uncovers how the Rajasthan-based private university operated as a ‘degree mill’. It blatantly ignored fundamental academic norms and regulatory standards for over a decade. The fallout now threatens jobs and promotions across multiple Indian states, exposing deep systemic failures.

The Anatomy of a “No-Faculty” PhD Mill

How can a university award hundreds of specialised doctorates? The notorious JJT University had no regular Nursing professors or department. It also lacked recognised postgraduate programmes and essential research facilities. Awarding PhDs without this basic infrastructure is a severe irregularity.

Experts state this directly violates UGC’s mandatory standards for doctoral programmes. The model relied on external guides and questionable study centres. Many candidates completed PhDs in an unusually short 18 to 24 months. This bypassed the rigorous evaluation expected in genuine research.

Regulatory Rebuke: INC Declares Degrees Invalid

The scandal’s gravity intensified with an official rebuke. The Indian Nursing Council (INC) responded to an RTI query clearly. It stated JJT University’s PhD Nursing qualification is not recognised under the INC Act, 1947. This formal declaration has immediate and severe consequences.

Hundreds of professionals who used these degrees for jobs now face scrutiny. Their appointments, promotions, and career advancements stand on legally invalid credentials. State governments must now review the positions of all affected individuals in educational institutions.

Nationwide Fallout: Jobs and Promotions in Peril

The INC’s non-recognition triggers a potential wave of reversals. Teachers in government and private nursing colleges could lose their posts. Senior officials who gained promotions using these PhDs are also impacted. The careers of thousands are now under a cloud of uncertainty.

Several professionals have expressed deep anxiety about their future. The scale is massive, with beneficiaries spread across various states. This case exposes critical gaps in institutional appointment verification processes nationwide.

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Legal Violations and Mounting Pressure for Action

Legal experts highlight multiple glaring violations by the notorious JJT University. Awarding degrees without proper faculty or infrastructure is fraudulent. Operating through unregulated study centres breaches UGC norms on doctoral supervision.

Future actions could include mass cancellation of the dubious degrees. Criminal probes for academic fraud are a strong possibility. The university’s administration may also face serious legal consequences for this institutional malpractice.

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A Systemic Crisis in India’s Higher Education

The JJT University case is not an isolated incident. It reflects a deeper crisis of credibility in parts of India’s private higher education. The pursuit of profit has severely compromised academic standards and integrity.

This scandal erodes the global credibility of Indian doctoral degrees. It devalues the hard work of countless genuine scholars and institutions. Policymakers must treat this as a systemic warning requiring urgent reform.

The Regulatory Test: Will UGC and States Act?

All eyes are now on the University Grants Commission and state governments. They must conduct a comprehensive, transparent investigation into this ‘degree factory’. A uniform national response is crucial to uphold academic integrity.

Swift action is needed to cancel invalid degrees and hold the university accountable. This will deter other institutions from following such fraudulent shortcuts. The sanctity of India’s entire doctoral education system is at stake.

Demand for a Centralised Verification System

Educationists are now demanding decisive, systemic changes. A centralised, tech-driven national degree verification authority is essential. This would prevent such frauds by enabling real-time credential checks by employers.

A comprehensive audit of all PhDs awarded by the notorious JJT University since inception is necessary. Consistent enforcement across all states, without political interference, is non-negotiable for reform.

Investigation Methodology: This report is based on official documents, RTI replies from the Indian Nursing Council, and testimony from academic experts. The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team led this probe.

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A Drastic Drop in PhD Output

JJT University awarded 4,712 PhDs until 2023, but this number fell sharply to just 865 in 2024. Within these figures, 460 degrees were specifically in Nursing, highlighting the continued focus of its dubious programs.

The “Guide Chain” Scandal: Uncovering the System That Recycled Dubious PhDs into a Teaching Network

Investigative journalist Unmesh Gujarathi exposes how the notorious Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJTU), debarred by UGC for a 2011 PhD admissions ban, flouted norms and created a large “guide chain” network centred in Maharashtra.

Despite repeated attempts, our queries to the fraudster chairman Vinod Tibrewala went unanswered.