The new guidelines direct coaching centres, among various things, not to enrol students below 16, not make misleading promises, not charge exorbitant fees, ensure mental welfare of students and have an exit policy for those wanting to leave a course midway.
The guidelines were formulated after the government received complaints about increasing student suicides, fire incidents, lack of facilities in coaching centers, and teaching methods.
India s Ministry of Education has released new guidelines for the operation of coaching centres in the country, aimed at establishing standards for regulating coaching centres to enhance student supervision and support for study programmes, competitive exams, and academics.