Unacademy, Byju's IAS, Drishti IAS, and Vajirao & Reddy Institue are among 20 coaching institutes under scanner for misleading and deceptive claims, sources told Business Today on Monday. The central government has sent notices to 20 coaching institutes for misleading claims, sources said.

This comes just months after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) slapped Rs 1 lakh fine each on IQRA IAS Institute and Rau's IAS Study Circle for misleading advertisement.

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Sources said that the government is likely to make it mandatory for IAS coaching centres to disclose the details of tall claims they make to attract aspirants. The government may notify the rules this week for coaching centres preparing students for the toughest competitive exams.

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