Coaching centers have become ubiquitous in India’s education system, catering to students preparing for competitive exams and offering specialized instruction. This article explores the multifaceted reasons behind this phenomenon, including parental expectations, inadequate school resources, intense academic pressure, and the highly competitive job market. We also examine the government’s recent guidelines for coaching institutes and the perspectives of parents on this trend.
Kota, once the epicenter of India’s entrance exam preparation industry, is experiencing a significant decline in student numbers due to the rise of coaching centers in other cities and the negative image associated with the city. This has led to a ripple effect, impacting local businesses, hostel owners, and even teachers who are facing salary cuts and job insecurity.
Following the tragic deaths of three students in a coaching institute due to waterlogging in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a sealing drive against coaching centers violating regulations. Mayor Shelly Oberoi led the crackdown, personally sealing a basement in Preet Vihar and ordering the closure of numerous centers in Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged negligence in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi due to flooding in a coaching center. He assured the Parliament that the government is committed to ensuring such incidents don’t repeat and will take action to fix accountability. Opposition leaders demanded compensation for the families and called for stricter regulations on coaching centers.
Following the drowning deaths of three IAS aspirants in a flooded basement coaching center, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has shut down 13 coaching centers in Old Rajinder Nagar for operating illegally in basements. The crackdown highlights safety concerns and the need for stricter regulations in the competitive coaching industry.
