PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Supreme Court Petition Against 'Coaching Raj'
Why in news?
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to end the 'coaching Raj' and the 'dummy school' nexus, which allegedly creates a two-tier education system and impacts students' mental health.
Key points
- Petition highlights the disparity between students attending expensive coaching centers and those relying on regular schools.
- Alleges 'dummy schools' allow students to skip regular classes while remaining enrolled.
- Seeks to dismantle the unregulated private coaching ecosystem.
- Demands alignment of national entrance exam patterns with school syllabi.
Background & context
India's education system often sees a heavy reliance on private coaching for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, etc. This has led to concerns about accessibility, equity, and the pressure on students.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The petition seeks to address the 'coaching Raj' and 'dummy school' nexus.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II (Polity, Governance, Social Justice): Education policy, access to education, social inequalities, mental health of students.