Karnataka Proposes Draft Rules to Regulate Coaching Centers for Students Under 15

The Karnataka government has introduced <b>draft rules</b> to overhaul the coaching industry, specifically targeting students <b>under 15</b>. The proposal aims to restrict daily coaching hours to a maximum of five and mandates strict regulations on fee structures, including <b>mandatory refunds</b> and installment options. While the coaching lobby has long operated as an unregulated goldmine, this move attempts to curb the systemic pressure on young students. However, the real test lies in the state’s ability to enforce these rules against powerful, profit-driven institutions that often treat education as a high-stakes commodity. Violating these new norms could cost coaching centers up to <b>₹5 lakh</b> in penalties, signaling a stern warning to the industry.