Sikar Coaching Overhaul: Fees in Installments, Safety & Mental Health Focus

• New regulations under Rajasthan Coaching Centers Act 2025 will impact Sikar's coaching industry, a hub for NEET-JEE prep.
• Coaching institutes can no longer charge full fees upfront; fees must be collected in four installments, with proportionate refunds for students leaving midway.
• Enhanced student safety measures include increased police patrols in coaching/hostel areas, plainclothes officers, and drug de-addiction programs.
• Mandatory grievance redressal cells, complaint boxes, psychological counseling, and a ban on misleading advertising are introduced.
• Traffic management improvements, fire safety certificates, CCTV installation, and a ban on government teachers in private coaching are also part of the new rules.

Why It Matters: New rules protect students and parents financially, ensuring safety and transparency in coaching.