Tier 2 Established 1264 Coaching / Power / Stone

📍 Kota

Rajasthan • 324xxxx

Kota, the "Coaching Capital of India," hosts 200,000+ students annually from across India preparing for IIT-JEE, NEET, and other competitive exams at Allen, Bansal, Resonance, FIITJEE. Beyond coaching, Kota is a major power-generation hub (Kota Super Thermal Power Station 1,240 MW), pioneers in Kota stone quarrying (used in airports, palaces nationwide), and hosts Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. Citizens access Rajasthan schemes plus central programs.

Population

1.27M

12,67,000

Area

318 km²

GDP Rank

#40

in India

324

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📍 Coordinates

25.2138°N

75.8648°E

Helplines

active

📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

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Police

100

🚒

Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

1090

👧

Child

1098

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CM Office

181

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Education coaching (₹6,500 Cr/yr industry)

🏭 Power generation (Kota Super Thermal 1240 MW)

🏭 Kota stone quarrying (used worldwide)

🏭 Synthetic fibres (DCM, J.K. Synthetics)

🏭 Chemicals & fertilizers

🏭 Hostels & PG accommodation

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Chambal Garden & Riverfront

🗿 Kota Garh Palace

🗿 City Palace (Rao Madho Singh Museum)

🗿 Seven Wonders Park (mini Taj, Statue of Liberty etc.)

🗿 Kishore Sagar Lake

🗿 Rao Madho Singh Museum

🗿 Abheda Mahal

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 Rajasthan Technical University (RTU)

🎓 Government Engineering College Kota

🎓 Government Medical College Kota

🎓 University of Kota

🎓 Vardhman Mahaveer Open University

🎓 Career Point University

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Dussehra Mela (largest in Rajasthan)

🎉 Diwali

🎉 Kota Adventure Festival (annual)

🎉 Holi

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Kota kachori (with potato curry), Daal Bati Churma, Mawa kachori, Chai-pakoda combo, Khasta kachori

⚽ Sports: Kota Mavericks (cricket), Kota stadium for tennis & athletics

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

pmay-urban

💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Kota Municipal Corporation North

📍 Civil Lines, Kota 324001

📞 0744-2326600

🏛️ Kota Collectorate

📍 Kotri, Kota 324001

📞 0744-2393100

🏛️ Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) Kota

📍 Talwandi, Kota 324005

📞 0744-2503100

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Kota coaching student welfare - government measures?

Kota district administration mandates anti-suicide policy: counsellors mandatory, no rank display, weekly leave, gatekeeper training. Helpline 1800-180-2103. CGHS hospital quotas for student emergencies. Hostels regulated under "Kota Coaching Students Welfare Act 2024". Visit kota.rajasthan.gov.in for hostel safety norms.

JEE/NEET coaching scholarships from Kota institutes?

Allen, Resonance, Bansal offer merit scholarships up to 100% based on entrance test (KVPY-style). Allen Career Scholarship Test (ACST) annually. Saksham scheme for SC/ST/PwD - 100% fee waiver. Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal in Rajasthan ₹3,500/m for unemployed graduates.

Kota stone industry MSME support?

Mining-based MSMEs get 25% capital subsidy from Rajasthan State Mines Corp. EPCH for export. Mudra ₹10L. Cluster-based scheme at Ramganj Mandi Kota Stone Cluster - shared CFC. Apply at minerals.rajasthan.gov.in. ATUFS-style 15% subsidy for processing units.