Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025: Key Provisions and Implications
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 |
| Introduced in | Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| Objective | Curb commercialization of coaching institutes, ensure student welfare, prevent student suicides |
| Need | Rising incidents of student suicides in Kota due to excessive pressure, mental stress, and fear of failure |
| Key Provisions | |
| Compulsory Registration | Mandatory for coaching centres with 50 or more students |
| Penalty Provisions | First violation: Rs 2 lakh; Second violation: Up to Rs 5 lakh; Repeated violations: Cancellation of registration |
| Regulatory Authority | Establishment of 'Rajasthan Coaching Centre Control and Regulation Authority' |
| Fee Control | Ban on arbitrary fee collection, reasonable and rational fees, fee receipts mandatory, pro-rata refund within 10 days for mid-course exits, payment in at least four installments |
| Advertisements | Prohibition on misleading ads claiming false guarantees or higher rankings |
| Class Time Limit | Maximum 5 hours per day, 1 day off per week mandatory |
| Counselling System | Provision for mental health counselling in coaching centres |
| Grievance Redressal | District-level committee to address complaints, resolution within 30 days |