Archive · 4 Oct 2025
CCPA Fines Drishti IAS ₹5 Lakh for Misleading Ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for ads that claimed over 216 selections in the UPSC CSE 2022 exam, however, the CCPA found that many candidates only took a free interview program.
This is the second penalty for misleading ads, the first was related to the 2021 results.
The CCPA aims to ensure accurate advertising for informed consumer choices.
CCPA fined Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading ads about UPSC CSE 2022 results.
Ads claimed "216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022".
162 candidates only took the free Interview Guidance Programme.
CCPA found Drishti IAS concealed course information in the ads.
This is the second penalty imposed on Drishti IAS for similar practices.
- Who
- CCPA and Drishti IAS
- What
- CCPA fined Drishti IAS for misleading ads on UPSC results.
- When
- Related to UPSC CSE 2022
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Drishti IAS concealed course information in ads.
Consumer Protection Advocates
Drishti IAS (Implied)
Transparency in Advertising
Consumer Protection Advocates
Advocate for clear and complete information in advertisements.
Drishti IAS (Implied)
Implied: Drishti IAS may believe ads were adequate, or the penalties excessive.
- Authority
- CCPA
- Institute Fined
- Drishti IAS
- Penalty Amount
- ₹5 lakh
- Reason
- Misleading UPSC CSE 2022 ads
- Misleading Claim
- "216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022"
- Candidates in Free Program
- 162
- Prior Penalty
- ₹3 lakh for 2021 results
Sources
CCPA Fines Drishti IAS Rs.5 Lakh for Misleading UPSC 2022 Result Ads
‘Deliberate concealment of information’: Drishti IAS fined by CCPA for misleading UPSC 2022 result ads
Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
CCPA Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Fine on Drishti IAS for Publishing Misleading Advertisements Regarding UPSC Results
UPSC coaching institute fined for misleading 2022 result ads
Central Consumer Protection Authority imposes ₹5 lakh fine on Drishti IAS for misleading advertisement
‘Repeated non-compliance’: Vikas Divyakirti’s Drishti IAS fined Rs 5 lakh for misleading ads on UPSC CSE 2022 results
CCPA Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Penalty On Drishti IAS For Misleading UPSC Results Advertisement
CCPA fines Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading ads on UPSC results
IAS coaching institute fined Rs 5 lakh over misleading ad
