Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy holds the view that coaching classes are not the most effective method for students to succeed in their examinations.
"Coaching classes are the wrong way to help children pass examinations," said Murthy, on the sidelines of the launch of Paul Hewitt’s 13th edition of Conceptual Physics in Bengaluru, pointing out that only students who fail to pay attention in regular school classes end up needing them.
He believes that the true purpose of education is not about preparing for tests through rote learning but about fostering critical thinking.
Murthy highlighted the increasing reliance on coaching centers, particularly in urban areas such as Kota, which is recognized for its intense competitive atmosphere.
When asked whether coaching institutes serve as a pathway to prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs, Murthy said: "Most people who go to coaching classes don't listen to their teachers carefully in school. And parents, who are often unable to help their children academically, see coaching centers as the only solution."