Editor,
Through your esteemed newspaper, I wish to address a growing concern that affects thousands of young people and their families across Arunachal Pradesh and beyond: the misleading claims and false promises made by many coaching centres.
Every year, countless students – especially fresh graduates – convince their families to invest significant amounts of money in coaching institutes, believing these centres guarantee success in competitive exams or careers. This belief is often fuelled by aggressive advertising, exaggerated success stories, and self-proclaimed titles like ‘best institute’ or ‘number one coaching centre’. In reality, these promises are rarely fulfilled.
Coaching centres are meant to provide guidance and support, not guaranteed results. Not every institute offers quality mentorship, and many prioritize profit over genuine student development. This leaves students disillusioned and families burdened financially.
I urge all coaching centres to stop making unrealistic promises or advertising guaranteed results; be transparent about their teaching methods, faculty, and actual student outcomes; focus on real education – nurturing critical thinking, discipline, and true understanding, not just rote learning or exam tricks; and treat students as individuals, not as mere sources of revenue.
To students and parents: Before enrolling, research thoroughly. Seek feedback from current and former students. Remember, no institute can replace hard work, dedication, and self-motivation.
Education is a noble pursuit. Let us ensure that coaching centres uphold this spirit and work towards the genuine betterment of our youths, rather than exploiting their hopes and dreams.
Concerned citizen