Coaching Centres Violate National Education Policy: Vice President in Kota
By: K.D. Abbasi, Kota
Kota, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar strongly criticized the prevalent coaching culture during his address at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of IIIT Ranpur, Kota, held today in the institute's auditorium. The ceremony was also graced by Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra.
During the event, Ankur Agrawal (Computer Science Engineering) and Dhruv Gupta (Electronics & Communication Engineering) were awarded gold medals, and degrees were conferred upon 189 students.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice President Dhankhar stated, “The coaching centre culture is in direct violation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and is highly dangerous. It creates unnecessary hurdles and obstructs children's holistic development.” He emphasized that most coaching institutes are not aligned with the objectives of the NEP and operate under high-pressure environments that hinder student growth.
Referring to Kota’s coaching hub, Dhankhar remarked that “The youth here, due to the overwhelming influence of coaching centres, are unable to look beyond the pressure cooker system. However, I’m confident that a transformation will come, and a shift in the public mindset is inevitable.”
Addressing Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar, who was present in the audience, Dhankhar urged the state government to formulate policies that would increase student enrollment in schools and colleges, reducing dependency on coaching institutes.
He voiced strong opposition to the factory-like approach of education, saying, “We must do away with this assembly-line culture. It is extremely detrimental to our educational ecosystem and obstructs true development.”
The Vice President also condemned the extravagant advertising budgets of coaching centres, noting that “Huge amounts are spent on newspapers and hoardings, all sourced from students, many of whom borrow money or face immense financial stress to afford their education. Such misuse of funds is unacceptable. These flashy ads, though eye-catching, have become a blemish on our civilizational soul.”
Calling for a return to India’s traditional educational roots, Dhankhar said, “How can we forget the Gurukul system? One of the 22 images in our Constitution depicts a Gurukul. Knowledge has always been considered sacred in our culture. Coaching centres must consider transforming into skill development hubs for a more meaningful contribution.”
In a symbolic gesture, Vice President Dhankhar planted two saplings—one in memory of his father and one for his mother—while Governor Mishra also planted a sapling in his mother’s name.
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