Government Plans Crackdown on Coaching Industry With New Regulatory Framework
Government Plans Crackdown on Coaching Industry With New Regulatory Framework
Move aims to curb misleading claims and restore schools as primary centres of learning
The government is preparing a regulatory framework to oversee India’s rapidly expanding coaching industry, beginning with stricter rules on transparency and accountability. The draft proposals include a ban on misleading advertisements and a requirement for coaching institutes to fully disclose their teaching methods, faculty qualifications, and student success rates.
As per reported by news agency Toi, under the proposed framework, limits may also be placed on the number of daily instructional hours, and institutes could be mandated to publish data comparing enrolments with actual student results. Officials believe these steps are essential to prevent parents and students from being misled by exaggerated claims of guaranteed success.
In parallel, the government is seeking to reinforce the role of schools as the primary centres of education. Education boards have been urged to set up diagnostic and mock-test centres, providing credible alternatives to private coaching.
“At Tree House High School, we have always believed that schools must remain the primary centres of learning. Long before these regulations were even discussed, we ensured our students never had to depend on external coaching. Our focus has consistently been on strong classroom teaching, mentorship, and holistic development — a norm we’ve proudly followed for years.” — Rajesh Bhatia, Founder, Tree House High School
Additionally, colleges may be encouraged to give greater weight to board exam results during admissions, reducing the overdependence on coaching institutes.
The move comes amid rising concerns about the pressure, financial burden, and unhealthy competition fostered by the coaching industry, particularly in the context of entrance exams.
