The Government of Karnataka on October 28, 2026, issued the Draft Karnataka Tutorial Institutions or Coaching Centre (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Karnataka, through the Department of Higher Education, has issued the draft Karnataka Tutorial Institutions or Coaching Centre (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026, dated October 28, 2026, under Sections 35 and 145 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, inviting objections and suggestions within 15 days of publication.
•The draft mandates registration of all tutorial institutions and coaching centres catering to more than 20 students, with a registration fee of ₹15,000 and an additional ₹5,000 per course, and requires separate registration for each branch.
•It prescribes eligibility, infrastructure, safety and operational requirements, including qualified tutors, a maximum of five hours of coaching per day, operating hours between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, mental health counselling facilities, transparent fee structures and pro-rata fee refunds.
•It also establishes District Level Monitoring Committees, provides for inspections and grievance redressal, and prescribes penalties of up to ₹5 lakh for non-compliance.
•Existing institutions will be required to apply for registration within 90 days of commencement of the final rules.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. ED 24 AAV 2026]
