Kota Magic: Why the city continues to attract India's brightest minds
Kota in Rajasthan continues to be a beacon of hope for countless aspirants aiming to crack some of India's toughest entrance exams like NEET and JEE. The journey of Aman Mahavar exemplifies why Kota remains a magnet for these aspirants.
Aman’s story is not your typical rise-from-adversity tale. As reported by TOI, he faced seven failed attempts at NEET until 2022 and seemed destined to return to his job as a postman in Bikaner. However, a chance opportunity changed his fate. Aman heard about Motion Education’s scholarship lottery while working in a post office, filled out the form, and was selected. This unexpected break put his dream back on track.
Having worked various jobs since his school days to support his mother, Aman finally cracked NEET on his eighth attempt in 2023, securing a seat at GMC Medical College in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram.
“It’s the best thing to have happened to me. I know the respect a doctor gets,” he told TOI.
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Aman is not alone in his transformation. Many students attribute their success in JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, and NEET to the structured and personalised teaching methods of Kota's coaching institutes.
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For instance, Ved Sunil Kumar Shinde, the all-India topper in NEET UG 2024, credits Allen Career Institute in Kota for shaping his mindset and reducing the intimidation of competitive exams.
“We were motivated to compete in a healthy manner.
