Taking a big decision, the government has cracked down on coaching centres. Issuing new guidelines on educational institutions, it has been ordered that students below 16 years of age cannot go to coaching.
Taking a big decision on Thursday, the Central Government has cracked down on coaching centres. The government has issued new guidelines for private educational institutions and ordered that students below 16 years of age cannot go to coaching. The government has said that a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh will be imposed on those who disobey these orders, and the registration of the coaching center may also be cancelled. It is believed that the government has taken strict steps after incidents of suicide of students studying in coaching centers have come to light for some time.
According to the new guidelines announced by the country’s Education Ministry, coaching institutes will not be able to admit students below 16 years of age and will also not be able to make misleading promises like guaranteeing good marks or rank. These steps are to prevent unregulated private coaching institutes from growing by establishing a legal framework through guidelines.
Why did the government show strictness on coaching centers?
The guidelines have been prepared by the ministry after complaints received by the government regarding increasing cases of student suicides, fire incidents, lack of facilities in coaching institutes as well as the teaching methods adopted by them. “No coaching institute will appoint teachers with qualifications less than graduation,” the guidelines said. Coaching institutes cannot make misleading promises to parents for enrolling students or guaranteeing rank or good marks. Institutions cannot enroll students under the age of 16. Students should be registered in coaching institutes only after passing the secondary school examination.
Keep complete details of teachers
According to the guidelines, “Coaching institutes shall not publish any misleading advertisement making any claim, directly or indirectly, about the quality of coaching or the facilities provided therein or the results obtained by such coaching institute or the student studying in their institute.” Coaching institutes cannot engage the services of any teacher or person who has been convicted of unethical misconduct or any offence. No institution will be registered unless it fulfills the requirements of these guidelines.
Do not put unnecessary pressure on children
“Coaching institutes will have a website which will have complete details of the qualifications of the teachers (tutors), curriculum/syllabus, duration of completion, hostel facilities and fees,” the guidelines said. According to the new guidelines. , Due to tough competition and academic pressure on students, coaching institutes should take steps to protect them from stress and conduct classes without putting unnecessary pressure on them.
“Coaching institutes should set up a department for immediate intervention to provide continuous support to students in stressful situations,” the guidelines said. The competent authority of that department may take steps to ensure that the coaching institute develops a counseling system to help the stressed student.
Fees will have to be returned if you leave the course midway
The guidelines state that fees for various courses should be transparent and reasonable and receipts for fees must be given. It has been made clear that if a student leaves the course midway, his fees for the remaining period should be refunded.
Otherwise fine up to one lakh
The Center has said that coaching institutes violating the guidelines will be fined up to Rs 1 lakh or their registration can be canceled if they charge excessive fees. For proper monitoring of coaching institutes, the government has proposed to register new and existing coaching institutes within three months of the guidelines coming into effect. According to the guidelines, the state government will be responsible for monitoring the activities of the coaching institute.
