Kota Coaching and Hostel Industry Struggles as Student Numbers Plummet Amid Regulations and Negative Publicity

Business in Kota’s coaching and hostel industry has been hit hard due to negative publicity surrounding student suicides, new regulations, and the expansion of coaching centers to other cities. Student enrollment has dropped from 2.5 lakh to 85,000-1 lakh, leading to a significant revenue decline. Despite this, stakeholders remain optimistic about Kota’s unique educational environment and are exploring IT hub development as an alternative.