Revised Guidelines for Film Certification

On 18th September 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the Revised Guidelines for Certification of Films for Public Exhibition, updating the framework governing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

  • The revision largely retains the existing standards while introducing two significant additions.

What are the Two Key Additions?

  • Narcotics Warning: Films depicting the use, consumption or trafficking of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances must carry the warning: “Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment, Say No to Drugs.”
  • Age-Based UA Markers: The “UA” category is now specified through three age markers—UA 7+, UA 13+ and UA 16+—to indicate content ....
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