Archive · 31 May 2025
India Introduces New Age-Based Film Certification Categories
Imagine you're going to watch a movie, but some movies might not be for everyone.
The government has created new rules to help decide which movies are okay for different ages.
They've updated the 'U/A' rating, which means you might need a grown-up to watch it.
Now, instead of just one U/A, there are three: U/A 7+, U/A 13+, and U/A 16+.
This means movies are specifically rated for kids aged 7 and up with a grown-up, 13 and up with a grown-up, or 16 and up with a grown-up.
These new rules are to help make sure kids watch movies that are right for their age!
The Indian government has introduced new age-based film certification categories.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will issue certificates with 'U/A 7+', 'U/A 13+', and 'U/A 16+' ratings.
These new categories are meant to encourage age-appropriate viewing and cater to audiences needing parental guidance.
The amendments modernize the existing rules, last updated in December 1991.
The changes refine the previous U/A classification, which only catered to children under 12 years.
- Who
- The Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) are involved.
- What
- Revised age-based certification categories ('U/A 7+', 'U/A 13+', 'U/A 16+') for films.
- When
- The changes were notified on Saturday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To encourage age-appropriate viewing of films and modernize the certification process.
- Amendment Date
- Saturday
- Governing Act
- Cinematograph Act, 1952
- U/A Categories
- U/A 7+, U/A 13+, U/A 16+
- Previous U/A age
- Under 12