Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill: Rs 2cr fine for illegal universities

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.