Kota, March 28 After a prolonged slowdown, Kota, Rajasthan, widely recognized as India's premier coaching hub for IIT-JEE and NEET, is witnessing a revival, with admissions for the 2026-27 academic session gathering momentum.
Early trends indicate a 20-30 per cent rise in student enrolments across coaching centers in the city.
The resurgence comes after a sharp decline over the past few years.
Between 2023 and 2025, the number of students dropped by nearly 30-40 per cent — from around 2.5 lakh aspirants generating an annual revenue of Rs 6,500-7,000 crore to just 85,000 – 1 lakh students, with revenue shrinking to about Rs 3,500 crore.
However, the tide now appears to be turning.
The new batches starting March 25 saw an influx of students and parents from across the country visiting the city, signaling a recovery after nearly three years of downturn.
The admissions process will continue until April 2.
Firoj Khan, president of the Kota Station Area Auto Union, expressed optimism about the revival. "We hope for the return of the prosperous times of the past," he told