At least 15 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a coaching centre in the Purnia area of Aliganj in Lucknow on Monday.
Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway in the Uttar Pradesh capital.
Twelve people have been rescued so far, while several students are feared to be trapped inside the building.
Firefighters also managed to rescue a cat.
A few students jumped from the building to escape the flames, according to police sources.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre CMS Professor Premraj Singh said two injured persons have been brought to the casualty ward, while around 15 more are expected to arrive.
A local told PTI that the fire may have been caused by a spark.
Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that the government had received the "extremely distressing" news of the massive fire at the coaching centre in Purania, Sector D, Lucknow.
He said the injured were being admitted to hospitals for treatment and officials had been directed to ensure proper medical care and all possible assistance.
