Patna: The District Education Office (DEO) in Patna is preparing to launch a major inspection drive targeting coaching institutes that have failed to register or comply with mandatory safety and infrastructure norms.
Officials said several prominent coaching centres operating in the district have yet to complete the registration process, prompting the administration to identify such institutions and compile a list for scrutiny.
The move comes amid growing efforts to enforce provisions of the Bihar Coaching Institute (Control and Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs the operation of private coaching centres in the state.
Inspection Committee To Be Formed
According to the District Education Office, a special inspection committee will be constituted to examine coaching institutes across Patna district.
The committee will include District Programme Officers as well as Block Education Officers, who will be tasked with verifying compliance with registration, infrastructure and safety requirements.
Officials said 574 coaching institutes are currently registered in Patna district.
The education department has also prepared a list of 332 coaching institutes that obtained registration between 2019 and the present and will be inspected as part of the exercise. In addition, applications from 30 other coaching centres are currently under consideration.
Action Against Non-Compliant Institutes
District Education Officer Saket Ranjan said inspections would begin after the summer vacation and would focus on ensuring compliance with all provisions of the state’s coaching regulations.
Institutes found violating prescribed standards could face cancellation of registration and eventual closure.
“There can be no compromise on safety standards,” Ranjan said, adding that strict action would be taken against institutions failing to comply with legal requirements.
Fines And Deregistration Provisions
Under Section 6(2) of the Bihar Coaching Institute (Control and Regulation) Act, 2010, coaching institutes that violate the law can face financial penalties and regulatory action.
The Act provides for a fine of Rs 25,000 for a first violation and Rs 1 lakh for a second offence. Registration may also be cancelled after repeated violations.
Officials said enforcement measures would be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Safety And Infrastructure Standards
The District Education Office reiterated that no coaching institute can be established or operated without obtaining a valid registration certificate.
The regulations require a minimum classroom space of one square metre per student and mandate unobstructed entry and exit points in all classrooms.
Institutes must also comply with applicable building bylaws and maintain adequate fire safety arrangements.
Authorities said adherence to these standards would be a key focus of the upcoming inspections, with particular emphasis on student safety and emergency preparedness.
The inspection drive follows increased scrutiny of coaching centres in Bihar as authorities seek to ensure that educational institutions meet regulatory requirements and provide a safe learning environment for students.
