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Dreams on Deadline: Inside India’s Coaching MachIne

Kota’s coaching industry highlights a paradox where massive academic aspirations fuel a billion-rupee economy, but also create intense pressure and mental health risks for students. The system prioritizes rank and competition, often overlooking student wellbeing and alternative career paths. On the billboards that line Kota’s coaching strip, toppers smile like movie stars. As ceiling fans…

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