- By Vivek Rao
- Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:35 PM (IST)
- Source:Vivek Rao
- UP government orders statewide inspection of coaching institutes.
- Focus on identifying unregistered centers and ensuring safety compliance.
- Action follows tragic Lucknow coaching institute fire.
State Bureau, Lucknow: After the death of 15 youths in a massive fire at a coaching institute in the capital Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to inspect coaching institutes across the state.
According to information, a special campaign will be launched across the state to identify coaching institutes operating without registration. After identification, legal actions will be taken against them accordingly.
In addition, the security arrangements of registered coaching centres will also be thoroughly inspected. Special Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Nidhi Srivastava, has directed all the District Magistrates to conduct a comprehensive survey of coaching institutes in their respective districts.
The survey will identify which institutions are registered under the Uttar Pradesh Coaching Regulation Act, 2002, and which are operating without permission.
The department has also clarified that mere registration will not provide relief to coaching institutes. Registered institutes will also be inspected for essential facilities such as building strength, availability of firefighting equipment, electrical safety, emergency exits, ventilation, and cleanliness.
Strict action will be taken against institutes found operating with deficiencies in safety standards.
Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya stated that providing a safe and reliable environment for students preparing for competitive exams is the government's priority. There will be no compromise on student safety or the quality of education.
Only 3,152 institutes registered
Currently, only 3,152 coaching institutes are registered in the state, but it is estimated that a large number of centres operate without registration. The department does not even have records of such institutes.
In many places, coaching is conducted in small rooms with more students than capacity, raising serious questions about safety.
According to the Uttar Pradesh Coaching Regulation Act, 2002, it is mandatory for any coaching institute to get registered with the concerned administrative authority before starting its operations.
Running a coaching institute without a valid certificate is considered illegal. Under the rules, regular teachers employed in government and aided schools and colleges cannot teach at private coaching institutes.
Institutions are also required to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the fire department. Under the Act, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) or the Regional Higher Education Officer has the authority to inspect coaching institutes.
Former Regional Higher Education Officer Rajiv Gupta says that in view of the changing times and new challenges, necessary amendments need to be made in this Act.