No coaching center can enroll students below 16 years...
India's Ministry of Education has released new guidelines for the operation of coaching centres in the country. Guidelines are available at the official website of the Ministry of Education in India.
The released guidelines are aimed at establishing standards for regulating coaching centres to enhance student supervision and support for study programmes, competitive exams, and academics, the official statement says.
According to the standards, a 'coaching centre' is any facility run by an individual that provides coaching for study programmes, competitive tests, or academic support to students at the school, college, or university level, with a student capacity of more than 50.
The criteria include rules governing fees, study hours, penalties, and minimum area requirements for such facilities.
Registration of coaching centers:
Coaching centers must apply for registration with the local competent authority, adhering to specified forms, fees, and document requirements as set by the government.
If a coaching center has multiple branches, each branch is treated as a distinct entity, requiring separate registration applications for each.
Further, no coaching centre can enroll student below 16 years of age, or engage tutors having qualification less than graduation.
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