Center mandates no admission below age 16 for coaching institutes

The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines stipulating that coaching centers must adhere to certain rules, including not admitting students below 16 years of age or those who haven’t completed their secondary education. Other requirements include maintaining fair and reasonable fees, establishing a proper grievance redressal system, and meeting infrastructure standards.

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Fee and infrastructure of coaching institute

The guidelines specify that coaching centers must present a prospectus outlining the courses they offer, including the duration, number of classes, lectures, tutorials, etc. The matter reached the Supreme Court in November last year when a concerned parent, Aniruddha Narayan, approached the highest court seeking guidelines or regulations to prevent the loss of young lives in Kota, Rajasthan. The city reported 26 suicide deaths in 2023, the highest since 2015.

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Counselling about teaching

The centers are required to have a committee dedicated to addressing and resolving student complaints and grievances. Additionally, the guidelines recommend the provision of separate toilets for males and females within the coaching center premises. The guidelines emphasize the need for coaching centers to meet minimum standard requirements, which include obtaining certifications for fire safety and building safety.