Edtech in India
Coaching Centres and Offline Hybrids
Traditional coaching in Kota and elsewhere still thrives, and many edtech firms have added offline centres to compete.
Offline isn’t dead.
Coaching economy
Competitive exam preparation is a large industry.
Hybrid
Edtech firms have opened offline centres, blending online content with in-person mentoring.
Pressure
Student stress and suicides have raised concerns and led to guidelines.
Regulation
Some states have regulated coaching centres.
A Kota hostel
Students live near coaching centres while preparing for competitive exams.
Ignoring the mental health costs of exam pressure
They are serious.
Key takeaways
- Coaching remains big.
- Edtech added offline centres.
- Student stress is a concern.
- Regulation is emerging.
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