Shimla, May 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has notified the Himachal Pradesh Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026, following directives from the Supreme Court of India.

The new rules make registration mandatory for all coaching centres and place strong emphasis on student well-being through structured safeguards.

"The rules also mandate regular sensitisation programmes for parents and guardians to reduce undue academic pressure and promote supportive responses to student stress. Mental health awareness, emotional regulation, and life skills education are to be integrated into student orientation and co-curricular activities," shared a senior official on condition of anonymity.

The moves comes amid gr...