The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has prepared draft guidelines for coaching institutions to stop misleading advertisements and urged them not to make false claims regarding the success rate or number of students selected.
The Committee for ‘Prevention and Regulation of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector’ met on Monday. The meeting was presided over by Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs and Chief Commissioner of CCPA.
As per the draft guidelines discussed, the coaching institute has to mention the requisite information, with the successful candidate’s photo, rank secured by the successful candidate, course opted for by the successful candidate, duration of the course, and whether it is paid or free.
“Coaching institutes shall not make a claim for 100 percent selection or 100 percent job guarantee or guaranteed preliminary or mains,” the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said.
Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary (Consumer Affairs) and Chief Commissioner (CCPA) stated that the protection of consumer interests is a paramount concern to the CCPA.
