14/09/2026
Government Moves to Bring Major Reforms in Education Sector: Crackdown on Unregistered Coaching Centres
Bengaluru, September 14: The Karnataka Government is moving ahead with several reforms in the education sector, ranging from regulation of private school fees to changes in the curriculum and examination system. The Education Reforms Sub-Committee constituted for this purpose is now seeking opinions and suggestions from educationists, parents and the general public.
Among the key proposals under consideration are measures to curb the mushrooming of unregistered coaching centres and to prohibit coaching classes from being conducted during school hours.
Committee Set to Crack Down on Unregistered Coaching Centres
Coaching centres have mushroomed across the state under various names such as tutorials, academies and study centres. These institutions offer training to students ranging from Classes 1 to 12, as well as aspirants preparing for CET, NEET and JEE, and charge fees running into lakhs of rupees.
However, questions have been raised over whether most of these coaching centres are properly registered, whether they have obtained the necessary government permissions and whether they have adequate safety arrangements for students.
The government is now seeking the views of experts and the public on the legal measures required to regulate such institutions. The committee is also collecting opinions on several other issues in the education sector, including regulation of private school fees, changes to the curriculum and reforms in the examination system. Suggestions are also being sought from the public and educationists on regulating coaching centres.
Public Opinion Sought on Safety, Qualifications and Fee Regulations
The committee is seeking public opinion on several key issues, including whether mandatory registration should be introduced for coaching centres, whether building and fire safety regulations should be made compulsory, whether a limit should be imposed on the number of students in each class, and whether coaching classes conducted parallel to regular school hours should be completely prohibited.
Suggestions are also being sought on prescribing minimum educational qualifications for coaching-centre teachers, making it mandatory to issue receipts for fees collected, introducing rules for fee refunds, and curbing misleading or false advertisements by coaching institutions.
Curriculum Changes and Regulation of Private School Fees
The committee is not focusing solely on coaching centres. It is also seeking suggestions on regulating excessive fees charged by private schools, limiting the number of students in each class, making necessary changes to the existing curriculum and bringing reforms to the examination system.
The objective is to find permanent solutions to the long-standing and pressing problems facing the education sector.
Comprehensive Report to Be Submitted to Government Soon
The Education Department, under the leadership of Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, has initiated the reform process. All suggestions and recommendations received from parents, members of the public and subject experts will be thoroughly examined.
The Education Reforms Sub-Committee will consolidate these opinions and submit a comprehensive recommendation report to the government. Based on the recommendations, new laws and regulations are expected to be introduced in the education sector.
