20 education ads blocked for flouting regulations

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) reviewed more than 2,500 digital advertisements from 118 educational and training institutions between June and early September.

- BY LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN Assistant Online Editor

MoHESR reported that the majority of promotional materials complied with the specified standards. However, 20 non-compliant advertisements were stopped from being published.

From early 2025 to September, the Ministry also carried out 67 inspection visits to assess programme quality and ensure insti: tutional compliance with regulatory frameworks.