Coaching centres cannot enroll students below age of 16: Government new rules
Coaching Centres cannot enroll students below age of 16: The Ministry of Education has introduced new rules and guidelines stating that coaching centres are not allowed to admit students below the age of 16. Admission procedures will only be permissible after the successful completion of the secondary school examination.
These regulations have been formulated to establish a legal framework and address the uncontrolled expansion of private coaching centers. The government's decision is in response to complaints about issues such as student suicides, fire incidents, inadequate facilities, and teaching methodologies in coaching centers.
To provide guidelines for the regulation of coaching centres for better guidance and assistance to the students in any study programme, competitive examinations, or academic support.
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According to the guidelines, coaching centres could face penalties for violating the rules. For the first offense, a penalty of Rs 25,000 is proposed, followed by Rs one lakh for a second offense. Subsequent offenses could lead to the revocation of registration. These penalties are specifically targeted at instances where coaching centers charge exorbitant fees, causing undue stress that may result in student suicides or engaging in other malpractices.
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