Why Maharashtra wants to regulate coaching centres | Explained

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Maharashtra’s proposed Private Coaching Centres Bill, 2026 seeks to regulate coaching institutes with new rules on admissions, fees, safety standards and student welfare. From banning school-coaching tie-ups to restricting enrolment of children below 13, here’s everything you need to know about the proposed law and its impact on students, parents and coaching centres.

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