Maharashtra Government Plans to Regulate Private Coaching Centres After Rajgurunagar Tragedy
Pune/Mumbai, 4th March 2026: The Maharashtra government has initiated steps to draft a dedicated law to regulate private coaching institutes across the state. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident where a Class 10 student was murdered inside a coaching centre in Rajgurunagar, located in Khed taluka. The proposed legislation aims to introduce compulsory registration, enhanced security norms, and accountability mechanisms for private tuition classes.
Responding to a query in the Legislative Council, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated in a written reply that the government has begun administrative steps to frame the Private Coaching Registration and Regulation Act. This marks the first structured attempt to oversee the rapidly expanding private tuition sector in the state.
The fatal incident reported on December 15, 2025, in Rajgurunagar, involved a minor who allegedly killed another student inside a private coaching facility following a dispute. A case was registered at the local police station, and the accused minor has been sent to an observation home.
The matter was raised in the Council by Sunil Shinde, who expressed concern over increasing instances of extreme reactions among adolescents over minor disagreements. He sought clarity on measures being taken to ensure safety in educational environments.
Key Provisions Under Proposed Law According to the Chief Minister’s statement, the upcoming regulatory framework is expected to include: - Mandatory registration of all private coaching classes - Prescribed safety and security standards - Compulsory installation of CCTV cameras - Background verification of teachers and staff - Clearly defined accountability mechanisms
Additionally, advisory guidelines were issued on January 7, 2026, directing schools and private coaching institutes to ensure students are not subjected to excessive academic pressure.
Preventive Outreach and Counselling Drive Alongside legislative action, authorities have expanded preventive and counselling initiatives to address student safety and mental well-being: - Police officials conducting interaction and counselling sessions in schools and colleges - Nirbhaya Squad holding awareness programmes in educational institutions - Counselling sessions during NSS and NCC camps - Engagement of women and vigilance committees - Parental counselling during school meetings
The government has also reiterated instructions for the installation of CCTV cameras in coaching centres, schools, and colleges to strengthen surveillance systems.
The Rajgurunagar case has reignited discussions around adolescent mental health, academic stress, and the absence of structured regulation in the private coaching sector. With tuition centres witnessing rapid expansion across urban and semi-urban areas, the state government’s move signals a shift towards formal oversight aimed at improving safety standards and institutional accountability.
