NEW DELHI: The number of adult films subject to the Censor Board's scissors to make them fit for television audiences has steadily increased in the last three years.

While 249 films with 'adult' (A) certification were re-examined and given U/A certificate in 2012, the number went up to 276 in 2013 and 284 in 2014. About 1,400 films have been certified by the Censor Board since January this year of which 189 adult films were given U/A certificate.