CCPA Fines Vajirao & Reddy Institute ₹15 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Ads

• The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹15 lakh penalty on Vajirao & Reddy Institute for misleading advertisements regarding UPSC CSE 2023 results.
• The Institute concealed crucial information, specifically the courses opted for by successful candidates, creating a false impression that they enrolled in regular, comprehensive programs.
• Claims like "Over 645 Selections Out of 1016 Vacancies" and "6 in Top 10 AIR" were made, while many successful candidates only attended Interview Guidance Programs.
• Discrepancies were found in enrolment forms, with 431 not specifying courses and many others indicating only interview guidance.
• This is a repeat offense; the Institute was previously fined ₹7 lakh for similar misleading ads in 2022, leading to a higher penalty due to recurring violations.