The Department of School Education and Literacy has decided to act against unauthorized tuition centres after reports revealed that students were skipping regular school to attend these coaching classes. The issue is especially prevalent in the northern districts of Karnataka, according to officials.
Most of these unlicensed centres focus on preparing students for admission to popular government-run residential schools for Class 6. Students often attend these coaching sessions daily, returning to their schools only during exams, officials noted.
In response, Trilok Chandra BV, the department commissioner, issued a circular instructing deputy directors of public instruction (DDPIs) in all districts to identify and report such unauthorized centres. Complaints from Vijayanagar district revealed that numerous primary and high school students were involved in this practice.
The fees for these tutorials reportedly range from ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 annually, said a private school administrator in Vijayapura. The department has clarified that if any coaching centre is found operating without proper authorization, strict action will be taken under the provisions of the Education Act.
This crackdown aims to ensure that students prioritize formal education over unregulated coaching classes. The department emphasizes the need to uphold the integrity of the schooling system and curb this growing trend.
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