Drishti IAS Fined Rs 5 Lakh by CCPA for Misleading UPSC Result Advertisements

Oct 03, 2025 03:27 pm CST

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Drishti IAS for publishing misleading advertisements about UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 results. The coaching institute claimed 216 selections but failed to disclose that 75% of these candidates only participated in their free Interview Guidance Programme after independently clearing preliminary and main exams. This marks the second penalty for similar violations, highlighting ongoing issues with transparency in coaching institute advertisements.