FIITJEE Centres Across Major Cities Shut Down, Leaving Students in Distress
FIITJEE, a well-known coaching institute chain preparing students for competitive exams like the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), has recently shut down several centers across major cities, leaving students and parents in a state of uncertainty. The closures have been reported in regions including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, severely impacting students’ preparations for upcoming examinations.
The affected centers include prominent branches in Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar and Noida Sector 62, alongside those in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Bhopal, and several locations in Mumbai such as Andheri, Kandivali, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. Reports indicate that the institute has been grappling with financial difficulties, leading to mass resignations by staff members and sudden disruptions in operations.
In Ghaziabad, the Raj Nagar center closed approximately 10 days ago following an FIR filed by parents. They alleged that the institute abruptly halted operations and failed to ensure their children’s academic continuity. Authorities initiated an investigation after the complaint was registered by the District School Inspector. It was further revealed that the institute lacked the necessary licenses to operate in the area. A similar situation unfolded in other cities, with complaints filed in Delhi’s Preet Vihar and South Delhi’s Kalu Sarai branches.
In Mumbai, three to four centers in the metropolitan region ceased operations, leaving many students to rely on limited online classes at the Andheri branch. However, these online sessions are reportedly running with reduced capacity. The closures have sparked widespread dissatisfaction among students and parents, who paid significant fees—upwards of ₹90,000 annually for classroom programs. The sudden termination of services has raised concerns about the management’s accountability and the financial instability of the organization.
FIITJEE, which was established in 1992 and operates centers across 17 states, has yet to provide an official statement addressing these developments. Attempts to contact the management for clarification have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, parents and students continue to voice their frustrations, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding their academic futures, particularly as the first phase of the JEE (Main) examination commenced on January 22.
The situation underscores the broader challenges within the coaching industry, emphasizing the importance of regulatory oversight and financial transparency to protect the interests of students and staff.