What are the new rules for private coaching classes in Maharashtra?

Coaching classes must now cap daily hours to five, appoint counselors for over 100 students, and ensure student well-being through mental health support and regulated schedules.

Do coaching classes need to hire counselors?

Yes, coaching institutes with more than 100 students are mandated to appoint a qualified counselor or psychologist.

How will coaching classes reduce student stress under new rules?

By capping coaching at five hours daily, ensuring weekly holidays, avoiding tests after holidays, and offering regular counseling sessions.

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State Mandates Caps on Coaching Hours, Counselor Hiring

10 Jan

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Summary

Coaching centers must hire counselors for over 100 students.
Daily coaching hours capped at five, with weekly holidays mandated.
Institutes must display helpline numbers for mental health emergencies.

State Mandates Caps on Coaching Hours, Counselor Hiring

The state government has introduced new regulations for private coaching classes to alleviate student stress and enhance mental well-being. Mandatory measures include appointing qualified counselors for institutes with over 100 students and ensuring external professional support for smaller ones. Coaching hours are now capped at five per day, with a minimum of one weekly holiday and restrictions on conducting tests the day after a holiday.

Institutes must also develop emergency plans, prominently displaying national helpline numbers for mental health crises. Counselling sessions will cover not only academics but also life skills, moral values, and awareness of addiction's harmful effects. A key directive is that coaching centers must inform students and parents that admission does not guarantee success in competitive exams.