Nagaland: Registration of coaching centres

Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, Polan John has issued an order mandating the registration of all coaching centres operating within the district. According to the order, all coaching centres must apply for registration on or before March 31, 2026. The move aims to ensure minimum standards, safeguard students’ interests and regulate the functioning of private coaching institutes.
Any establishment providing tuition, instruction or academic guidance to more than 20 students for study programmes or competitive examinations must register. Centres operating multiple branches will be treated as separate units for registration purposes. Institutions dedicated solely to counselling, sports, dance, theatre and other creative activities are exempted.
Applicants are required to submit a filled registration form, verification report from the Area Administrative Officer, treasury challan (Rs. 5000 for registration and Rs.2000 for renewal), undertaking by the proprietor, and a photograph displaying tutor qualifications, timetable, fee structure and emergency helpline information. Additional requirements include character certificates of tutors issued by the police, a copy of the prospectus, fire and building safety certificates, and formation of a grievance redressal committee.
The order further specifies that no student below 16 years of age shall be enrolled unless they have completed their secondary school examination. Applications must be submitted to the Development Branch of the DC’s Office, Chumoukedima.
DC has called upon all coaching centres to adhere to the directive within the stipulated timeline to avoid administrative action.