Quick Facts of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Explained

• Board functions under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• Functions as regulatory body.
• It is a statutory body under the ministry, regulator the public. Exhibitions of films under the provisions of Cinematography Act (1952)

Four Categories

1. U → Unrestricted public exhibition.
2. A → Restricted to adults.
3. U/A → Unrestricted public exhibition but with a word of caution. That parental discretion is required under 12 years.
4.  S → Restricted to any special class of persons.