Madhya Pradesh Coaching Centre Rules 2026 Come Into Force, Registration Mandatory Within 90 Days, CCTV And Mental Health Counsellors Required

The Madhya Pradesh government has recently introduced the Madhya Pradesh Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026. The primary objective behind these rules is to ensure the safety and welfare of students attending coaching centres. All coaching centres are now required to obtain registration, with authorized registration authorities including municipal commissioners, chief municipal officers, and chief executive officers of Janpads.

Coaching centres must maintain a website that displays critical information such as fee structure, exit and refund policies, the qualifications of tutors, the contact details of a mental health counsellor, and a list of all programs including year-wise data of successful and enrolled students for the last five years. They also need to disclose safety measures, infrastructure, and amenities at the centre.

Appointing tutors and support staff requires a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational qualification. Those convicted of offenses related to student safety and sustainability are barred from being appointed as tutors or support staff. The nearest police station must be informed about the list of tutors and staff, along with relevant details.

Training for security personnel is mandatory, and the presence of a mental health counsellor at each centre is required. The registration is valid for three years and must be applied for within 90 days of the rules' publication. In case of multiple branches, each branch is considered a separate entity.

The registration authority can suspend or cancel registration upon receiving a reasoned order due to false, incorrect, or misleading information, provided they issue a 15-day show-cause notice first. Student protection norms involve providing adequate infrastructure and seating arrangements in proportion to the number of students enrolled.

Additionally, coaching centres must have CCTV cameras, firefighting devices, first-aid boxes, and restrict access to high-risk areas like rooftops and balconies to prevent self-harm incidents. Special facilities are to be provided for students with disabilities.

Mental health, career guidance, and suicide prevention are also key focus areas. Coaching centres must adhere to the state's uniform mental health policy 2026, conduct quarterly follow-up programs with parents, and appoint or engage mental health counsellors. Any incident of attempted or completed suicide involving a student must be reported to the district monitoring committee within 24 hours.

A district grievance redressal cell will be established in every district, chaired by collectors, to oversee infrastructure, safety, and welfare standards for coaching centres. The state monitoring committee will oversee state-wide implementation and report back to the state government.