Sentinel Digital Desk
Kota, Rajasthan, known for its coaching centers for medical and engineering exams, is seeing a significant decline in student admissions. Enrollment is down by 31% compared to last year, with fewer students joining top coaching institutes.
Drop in Admissions by Numbers
Medical quota: Admissions dropped by 33%, from 68,000 to 46,000.
IIT category: Enrollment decreased from 33,000 to under 24,000.
Total admissions: Fell from 115,000 last year to less than 80,000.
The sharp drop has left hostels vacant and coaching centers struggling financially. Many report a 30% revenue loss due to fewer enrollments.
The Ministry of Education introduced strict rules for coaching centers this year:
No enrollment of students below 16 years of age.
No misleading promises or guaranteed results.
Fines up to Rs 1 lakh or cancellation of registration for charging high fees or engaging in malpractice.
The rules came after a string of student suicides in Kota. These guidelines aim to reduce undue stress on students and improve accountability within coaching centers.