In response to growing concerns about the reliance on private coaching institutes for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) preparation, the Maharashtra government is set to implement stricter biometric attendance checks and closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance in junior colleges. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability, as many students are enrolled in junior colleges but attend coaching classes instead. The government plans to enforce a 75% attendance requirement, which has previously been inconsistently applied. Education commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh emphasized the need for improved monitoring systems. The integrated coaching-college model, where students balance college and coaching schedules, has become prevalent, leading to limited regular college attendance. Critics argue that this trend undermines the role of junior colleges, with calls for regulatory action against institutions that primarily serve as attendance centers. Education experts highlight the need for strengthening academic systems within colleges to reduce dependence on coaching institutes, ensuring that attendance and educational quality are adequately monitored.