Parents are flocking to Kota, renowned as a coaching hub, to secure admissions for their children in top coaching institutes, with demand surging this year and drawing students and parents from across the nation. The city is experiencing bustling crowds at railway stations, bus terminals, and hotels, indicating the heightened interest in coaching institutes.
In addition to the traditional focus on engineering and medical fields, Kota is witnessing an increasing number of students opting for commerce coaching, reflecting the expanding tutoring sector and redefining success paradigms. The surge in students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams mirrors the national trend, with over 25 lakh students registering for medical exams and 15 lakh for engineering exams, driving up the demand for coaching.
Kota's influx of students achieving commendable scores in entrance exams is noteworthy. Last year, over 2 lakh students arrived in Kota for coaching, with 85,000 admissions recorded this year. Coaching institutes have commenced classes since January, and a significant number of students are enrolling post-exams. The ongoing entrance exams for 2024 continue to attract aspirants to the city.
Currently, Kota hosts over 85,000 students alongside their parents, with this number expected to escalate further. Proximity to coaching institutes ensures access to essential amenities within a one-kilometre radius, including hostels, schools, malls, eateries, and medical facilities. Additionally, arrangements are made for mothers to accompany their wards, offering rented accommodation options.
Students receiving coaching in Kota have secured admissions to prestigious educational institutions worldwide, including MIT, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and Purdue University. In the past three years, Kota-based students have earned admissions to over two dozen foreign universities, highlighting the city's global academic influence.
As the academic journey in Kota continues to attract students and parents, the city remains at the forefront of shaping aspirants' careers and facilitating academic excellence on a global scale.
