Kota city of Rajasthan is known for the preparation of medical and engineering entrance exams across the country. Kota is called an education hub because of hundreds of coaching institutes providing preparation for NEET and IIT-JEE. Every year about 1.5 to 2 lakh students from different states of the country come to study here. In such a situation, if you are also thinking of sending your children to Kota, then first of all it is important to know the total cost of studying and living there. In such a situation, let us now tell you what is the total cost of coaching in Kota for one year and what you should know before sending your child.

How much is spent on coaching fees?

The coaching fees for NEET and JEE in Kota vary depending on the institute and course timings. Usually the coaching fees for 1 year is between Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. Whereas for a 2-year integrated program, this fee can be Rs 3 to 4 lakh or even more. Whereas in institutes like Allen, Bansal, Resonance and Vibrant, the fees are higher, but here the complete system of study, test series and study material is included. Many institutes also provide fee waiver to students who score good marks in scholarship tests or boards.

How much does accommodation and food cost?

Apart from coaching, the biggest expense is accommodation and food. There are many options of hostel, PG and paying guest in Kota. The cost of PG or hostel usually comes to Rs 5 to 10 per month. Whereas the cost of mess or tiffin comes to Rs 2,500 to 3,000 every month. In this way, the living expenses of a student come to around Rs 70 thousand to Rs 1 lakh annually. Apart from this, some students also stay as paying guests in homes, where they get home-like food at low rent.

What will be the total expenditure in Kota in 1 year?

Coaching institutes provide study material, but apart from this many students also buy reference books. In such a situation, in Kota, books and stationery cost 15 to 25 thousand rupees annually, local transport and personal expenses come to 10 to 20 thousand rupees. Apart from this, if coaching, accommodation and other expenses are added, then the total cost of studying in Kota can reach around Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh annually. At the same time, this expenditure also depends on which coaching institute the student is studying in and what kind of hostel or PG it is.

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