A typical image that people have of Kota is of students preparing for various entrance exams at one of its many coaching centres. Many think that the mentoring provided by these institutes goes a long way in helping students secure a place in top ranking engineering and medical colleges. It is perhaps because of this expectation and hope that an overwhelming 85% of students studying in Kota spend as long as six to seven hours in coaching centres every day (Table 1). This was one of the findings of a study conducted by Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) to understand the rigours of student life in Kota. This is the second data point of a three-part series. The first, titled ‘Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why’, was published on November 6.
Also read | Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data
Table 1 | How many hours do you spend daily in coaching centres?
