Several FIITJEE Centers closed, thousands of students left in limbo ahead of exams

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FIITJEE coaching centers have reportedly closed abruptly across India, impacting thousands of students preparing for exams. As per reports, centers in Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Bhopal, Patna, and Delhi's Laxmi Nagar have shut down within a week. The closures reportedly occurred after teachers resigned due to unpaid salaries and better opportunities elsewhere. Parents and students expressed concerns after the institute failed to issue refunds despite halting classes, prompting police complaints in various locations.

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Centres closed across multiple states

The closures include centres in Noida Sector 62, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, as well as locations in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), and Laxmi Nagar (Delhi). The Noida centre was the latest to close on Wednesday.

Parents demand answers

Parents and students now face uncertainty as important board and entrance exams approach. Many are demanding refunds or a swift resumption of classes to salvage their preparation. A protest was also held outside the Noida centre by affected parents, who also filed a complaint at the Sector 58 police station.

Probe started in Ghaziabad

In light of these disruptions, the Ghaziabad district education department has ramped up inspections