NEET Coaching Boom: "No Holiday, No Sunday" In India’s Exam Hubs
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This report was originally published on 9 May 2025. It is being republished following renewed attention on India's exam system after the 2026 NEET paper leak controversy. Every year, millions of Indian students stake their futures on high-stakes entrance tests. For medical aspirants, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the ultimate gateway. For students like Uruba, chasing a coveted medical school seat means entering India’s multi-billion dollar coaching industry — a world defined by gruelling schedules, mounting financial pressures, and a student mental health crisis. Following the 2026 NEET paper leak controversy, India's "one-exam" system is once again facing scrutiny. As unregulated coaching centres increasingly replace the traditional classroom, we examine the rise of coaching hubs in Kota and the impact of government regulations on the private education sector. Watch the full episode: “I Just Eat And Study": Why Indian Students Are So Stressed Out | Insight
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