Maharashtra drafts law to limit private coaching classes to 5 hours
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The Maharashtra government released a draft bill restricting private coaching centres to five hours daily and seeking public feedback by Sept 4.
- The draft, titled Maharashtra Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026, proposes registration, fee controls, safety and mental‑well‑being measures.
- Violations could attract fines of ₹10‑₹50 lakh and possible suspension or cancellation of registration.
- The government opened a public comment period until 4 September, inviting suggestions and objections.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 20% center, 60% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Stressed protecting students’ mental health and improving education quality through tighter regulation. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?
Center: Highlighted the bill’s broad framework covering registration, fees, safety, counselling and grievance mechanisms. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
No Classes Beyond 5 Hours? Maharashtra Drafts Law To Regulate Private Coaching Centres; Public Feedback Invited Till Sept 4
Right-leaning: Focused on the 5‑hour daily cap, heavy fines and the NEET leak context as a crackdown on coaching centres. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Maharashtra govt releases draft bill for regulating private coaching and tuition industry, invites suggestions from the public: All you need to know
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 5 articles from 5 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (3): OpIndia, Deccan Chronicle, India TV English
Sources
- No Classes Beyond 5 Hours? Maharashtra Drafts Law To Regulate Private Coaching Centres; Public Feedback Invited Till Sept 4 — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Maharashtra govt releases draft bill for regulating private coaching and tuition industry, invites suggestions from the public: All you need to know — OpIndia (right-leaning) ·
- Maharashtra Draft Law Limits Pvt Coaching Classes to 5 Hrs Daily — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Maharashtra prepares law to regulate private coaching centres: Here's what the bill proposes — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres? — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·