Maharashtra Government to Regulate Private Coaching Institutes After Tragic Incident

Pune/Mumbai, 4th March 2026: The Maharashtra government has begun drafting a dedicated law to regulate private coaching institutes across the state following the murder of a Class 10 student inside a coaching centre in Rajgurunagar. The proposed legislation aims to introduce compulsory registration, enhanced security norms, and accountability mechanisms for tuition classes.

Responding to a query in the Legislative Council, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated in a written reply that the government has initiated 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.

The decision comes after a fatal incident reported on December 15, 2025, in Rajgurunagar in Khed taluka, where a minor 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 discussion 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.