By team abhyaspeeth 
Abhyspeeth Education Desk
In a major step to protect the mental and academic well-being of students, the Rajasthan government has introduced the Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025. The bill, tabled in the state assembly this week, seeks to bring all coaching institutes under strict regulatory oversight following rising concerns over student stress, long study hours, and a spate of student suicides in coaching hubs like Kota.
Under the proposed law, registration will be mandatory for all coaching centres operating in the state. Each centre will have to register separately with the Higher Education Department, and the registration will remain valid for three years. To ensure proper oversight, the government plans to set up regulatory authorities at both state and district levels. While the state body will be chaired by the Higher Education Secretary, district-level committees will be led by Collectors.
The bill also lays down strict operational guidelines for coaching classes. Coaching sessions cannot exceed five hours per day, and all institutes must provide at least one weekly off. In a welcome move, the bill makes psychological counseling and career guidance services mandatory, addressing one of the long-standing demands of parents and mental health experts.
To prevent financial exploitation, the bill proposes a transparent fee structure, allowing students to pay in at least four instalments. If a student chooses to withdraw from a course, the centre must refund the remaining fees on a pro-rata basis within 10 days.
The legislation also targets misleading advertisements—institutes will no longer be allowed to publish fake or exaggerated claims about selection guarantees or success rates. In case of violations, the bill proposes heavy penalties—up to ₹2 lakh for the first offense, ₹5 lakh for the second, and possible cancellation of registration for repeated violations.
The move comes in the wake of increasing student suicides in Kota, a city known as India’s coaching capital. In 2024 alone, several tragic cases drew national attention, forcing the government to act.
While many major coaching institutes have welcomed the bill as a step toward ensuring discipline and transparency, smaller players have expressed concerns over the compliance burden.
The bill is currently under discussion in the Rajasthan Assembly and is expected to be passed with broad support. Once implemented, it is likely to reshape the coaching industry across the state, with student safety, mental health, and transparency as top priorities.
Stay tuned to Abhyspeeth for detailed updates and expert insights on this important development.