Maharashtra proposes coaching centre regulation law
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Aug 23, 2026 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The proposed regulation could increase compliance costs for private coaching centres in India — Maharashtra, potentially affecting their profitability and pricing. However, the impact is limited to a regional education sector and is unlikely to have significant broader market effects.
The India — Maharashtra government has proposed the India — Maharashtra Private Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026, to regulate private coaching centres in the state. The draft, published by the India — Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department, mandates registration for centres with more than 25 students, caps classes at five hours a day, prohibits enrolling children below 13, and sets norms on fees, infrastructure, student safety, counselling, and mental health. It also bars misleading promises, requires pro-rata refunds, mandates CCTV and safety certificates, and establishes a grievance redressal mechanism. Violations could attract fines up to Rs 50 lakh. The draft is open for objections and will be considered by the government in September. The move follows the NEET paper leak and alleged role of coaching centres.
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