Question 1

Is student counselling legally mandatory for coaching institutes in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Ministry of Education's Guidelines for Regulation of Coaching Centres and multiple state education directives, coaching institutes are required to provide structured student counselling, mental health support, and prohibited from publicly publishing ranks or shaming students.

Question 2

How does student counselling reduce batch dropouts?

Accepted Answer

Over 80% of student dropouts occur because students fall behind silently, feel overwhelmed by Class 11 difficulty, or fear failing their parents. Regular 1-on-1 mentorship catches conceptual gaps and emotional fatigue 3 weeks before a student gives up, reducing dropouts by up to 30%.

Question 3

Can existing teachers act as student counsellors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For 95% of routine student anxieties (time management, low mock test scores, fear of physics formulas), trained faculty mentors are significantly more effective than external psychologists because students already know and respect them.