Month: October 2022

The story of Kota began when V.K Bansal, an engineer by profession quit his job and started teaching students at his home for entrance exams. One of his students cleared the IIT-JEE exam in 1985 and the history of Kota changed its path in a new direction. It was the beginning of Bansal classes, the first coaching of Kota.

Nowadays, around 2 lakh students come to Kota every year for coaching of JEE and NEET in different coaching centers. If you come to Kota, you will see the hoardings of many coaching centers like Allen, Resonance, Motion, Vibrant, Bansal, and so on. A few days ago, just after the covid phase, Ed-tech companies like Unacademy and Physicswallah added their names to the list of offline coaching.  

 

Growth of Ed-tech companies in India:

We all have seen phenomenal growth of Ed-tech companies in the last few years, especially in the covid period. Since march 2020, the number of students studying online increased by a large number because of the lockdown. Schools, Universities, and also coaching centers moved online because no other option was left. According to Economics time during this covid period, ed-tech companies created a $1.7 billion market.

 

The ed-tech companies got the benefit of their technology during the covid period, but the giant coaching centers were unable to get this benefit. So, most of the students enrolled in ed-tech companies for their JEE or NEET preparation.

 

Why Students come to Kota: 

If you watch the famous web series “Kota factory” then you must know this dialogue “Kota mahol deta hai”. It’s true, Kota gives the environment to the students. According to a report by The Print, the coaching industry of Kota impacts the lives of more than 2 lakh people in this city directly or indirectly, including its 3,000 hostels and 20,000 paying guest (PG) accommodation owners, local vendors, shopkeepers, mess staff, auto drivers and security guards.

 

The reasons why students come to Kota:

• Highly Qualified Faculties.

• Comparatively relaxed timing.

• A systematic approach to teaching

• Personalized doubt-solving classes.

• National level competition.

• AIR ranks from Kota coaching.

 

Let’s analyze online and offline classes from different perspectives:

• Interaction: In online classes, students are unable to interact with their teachers and classmates face to face.

 

• Flexibility: Students can gain flexibility in online coaching as they can study as per their schedule but in the case of offline coaching has a strict timetable that has to be followed by students.

 

• Discipline: Discipline is the most important thing for a student to secure a rank in a competitive exam. And the system of Kota provides that discipline to a serious student.

 

• Study Materials: All offline institutes offr printed study materials while only a few online ones do so.

 

• Motivation: Online Ed-tech coaching centers may make the students a bit less motivated to keep up with their study schedule. But offline coaching centers in Kota will not let the students lose their motivation since they will be physically present in the class and will have to follow a tight schedule.

 

• Rank: We all know this fact very well that offline coaching centers provide us with All India Ranks every year and also during this covid period. But Online classes are one step far from great ranks.

 

Offline Classes after Covid: 

The world has almost recovered from Covid and is prepared to fight against this kind of situation. The whole system is getting its actual form and the Education system is not an exception. Students prefer the ‘mahol’ of Kota better than online classes from home. Ed-tech companies know this fact as well. So, the leading ed-tech companies opened their offline classes in Kota to survive in the business of Competitive coaching centers.

According to a report, a Record number of students came to Kota this year and one big single institute in Kota holds around 1.25 lakh students this year. So, it is clear that students prefer offline education rather than online classes from Ed-tech companies.

The giant Ed-tech company Byju’s acquired Aakash Educational Services in a nearly $1-billion deal after covid because of the potential of offline education. And Ed-tech companies like Unacademy and Physics wallah opened their offline centers in Kota for the large number of students who want to learn offline. 

 

Conclusion:

Educational hub Kota is attracting Ed-Tech companies to open offline institute in Kota for their business growth but the path is not easy for the Ed-tech companies to compete with previously established giant offline institutions. So the new offline coaching companies are facing lot of challenges in Kota.

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Article by Shahriar Alam

Someone once rightly said “Without proper strategy our plans are just wishes”.
This applies to every aspect of our life and the very same goes for the tests conducted by your respective coaching institutes. Weekend tests are very important part preparation for competitive exams.
If you have good strategy related to your weekend test, it will provide you a different domain in comparison to other students
So here we are going to discuss a lil about what you should or shouldn’t do as part of your test strategy.

Things you should do:

Before the test.

•  Divide your syllabus into particular days: Doing this will make sure your preparation is concise and not haphazard while simultaneously ensuring that you don’t get overloaded by syllabus a few days before exams
•  Create realistic time table: Don’t create unrealistic goals for yourself. You and only you know how much you can invest in a particular activity. So, be honest to yourself and make small, achievable goals. Making small goals on a daily basis will instill a sense of accomplishment and will work as a drive for the next goal.
• Studying strategy: Make sure you give enough time for studying theory, practicing questions. Examples should be studied thoroughly.
• Practicing previous year questions is mandatory
•  Complete your syllabus a day before the test: Doing so will help you relax and focus your mind a day before test. And trust me it makes a huge difference!
• Create short notes: Creating short notes will aid in quick revisions. Your notes are customized to your needs and will reduce the need to go back to comprehensive text books.
• Take proper sleep daily: It can’t be stressed enough how proper sleep boosts problem solving ability and memory. So proper sleep is a must.

During test

•  Proper time Management: At the beginning of the test assign proper time to each section and stick to it with 10 min remaining at the end. Use this time to revisit hard questions.
• Complete your paper in parts: Always solve the question paper in parts and never haphazardly. It helps avoid certain mistakes like missing a question or marking wrong OMR box.
• Don’t neglect the OMR: Make sure to mark the OMR after a certain number of questions so that it doesn’t pile up as a task towards the end of the test.
• Don’t stick to a question for a long time jump to next question and solve it in next turn.

After test

•  Rest: Always remember appearing for a test is a very exhausting task. So, make sure to rest after it.
•  Analyze your performance: Sit down with your paper and analyze your mistakes. Look up the right answer in your notes
• Work on weak topics and solve the questions which you made mistakes in or you were unable to solve
•  Start preparing for next test: Moving on after a test is the most important step to preparing for the next one. One shouldn’t let the results of previous test act as a demotivation.
• Keep observing your growth chart: Always look back to see how far you have come or the growth you have undergone
• Cover your backlogs

What you shouldn’t do :

• Don’t compromise with your current syllabus: Missing on topics is something inevitable at some point. What is important is we don’t lag on current topics while covering up for missed ones.
• Don’t compare yourself with others: Comparison is not at all productive or helpful to your growth. Growth is personal and comparison has no place in it.
• Don’t skip tests: If you are underprepared, one instinct could be to skip tests and convince yourself that you’ll prepare for the next. Big mistake! Never skip tests. Its okay to not do well.

Keep on improving yourself daily we wish you very good luck for your preparation.

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Article by Rohit Baljot

• Many students want to join the Indian Air Force after 12^th but are unsure how to do so. There are several ways to join Air Force after 12^th and cherry on the top is the career in Air Force is not limited to fighter aircraft piloting alone. The fighter aircraft pilot is the most popular rank that we all know but you need to know that Indian Air Force has three branches: flying, technical and ground staff. Getting selected for the IAF is a dream for many but a few get through. Joining the IAF requires courage, dignity, leadership, loyalty, discipline, determination and of course respect for nation and a heart & soul that want to serve the nation.  Career as an Air Force Official is full of challenges, experiences, recognition and rewarding as well. Just add on the pay scale that one gets.

 

What are the options in Indian Air Force after 12th?

Candidates who are willing to apply must know that the Indian Air Force is classified into three main branches which are Flying branch, Technical branch and ground branch/staff. Flying branch is further classified into three parts i.e., Fighter pilots, Helicopter pilots and Transport pilots.

 

The selection for these officer line and dignified posts go through the NDA entrance examination followed by a personal interview. Those who get through this selection procedure are then called for training at the Air Force Academy.

 

What is the NDA Exam?

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA Exam twice a year. NDA is a common entrance exam conducted for admission to the Navy, Air Force and Army.

The exam is conducted in two stages – written test and SSB interview.

The questions asked in written test covers mathematics and general ability tests.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for NDA exam and the minimum requirements for appearing in NDA exam is are decided by UPSC.

 

Nationality:

Indian

Note: could be a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962 to settle permanently (such applicants will have to get certificate of eligibility issued by government of India.

 

Educational Requirements:

Mathematics and Physics are supposed to be your main subjects in 12^th. Those who are appearing in the final year of examination may also apply.

 

Age Limit:

16 and ½  to 19 and  ½ years at the time of commencement of course.

 

Gender:

Only boys are eligible to join Indian Air Force after class 12^th, currently there is no provision for girls to join IAF after class 12^th. However, girls can join Air force after completing their graduation through AFCAT or CDS exam.

 

Marital Status:

According to the eligibility norms for NDA only unmarried males are eligible to appear in exam.

Note: Applicants must note that they cannot get married until they complete their full training.

 

Physical Requirements:

NDA has set some physical requirements for 12^th class graduates who wish to join Indian Air Force. All the candidates must fulfill the standards set by NDA.

The parameters are as follows:

1. Height Requirement: The minimum height required for the Air Force is 162.5 cms. There is a relaxation of 5 cms that is provided for Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of India, Kumaon and Garhwal. While 2 cms relaxation is given to the candidates from Lakshadweep
2. Weight Requirement: Weight requirements vary with height which is mentioned in the table given below

 

 

Height  (in cms)	Weight (in kgs)
		16 years	18 years	20 years
152 155 157 160 162 165 167 170 173 175 178 180 183		44 45 46 47 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 61 63	45 46 47 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 61 63 65	46 47 49 50 52 53 55 57 59 61 62 64 67

 

 

 

3.Leg Length: 99 – 120 cms

1. Sitting height: 81.50 – 96 cms
2. Chest : Chest should be at least 81 cms

 

Visual Standards Required:

Hypermetropia not more than 3.5 D

Myopia should not be more than 2.5 D

 

Process of Joining Indian Air Force :

NDA exam is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates can visit the official website of UPSC and fill the application form for examination.

 

The exam is conducted in 2 steps- first round is written test which is  900 marks test and the questions are asked from mathematics and general ability. Applicants who clear the cut off marks in written test are then called for SSB interview.

 

Selected candidates then take a step further and appear for PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) and CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection Test).

 

Candidates who clear these 3 steps of selection procedure are then called for medical examination.

 

A merit list is prepared by considering the performances of the candidates in written test, SSB interview and Medical test. Candidates who all have performed well and are selected in the mentioned three steps are provided training for 3 years along with Naval Cadets and Military. After completing this training, candidates will be sent to the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad where candidates have to go through further training for 1 year and then you will be an officer in IAF.

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Article by Avantika Gurjar

Two years have passed since Kota last saw the vibrance and grandeur of its most awaited festival. A festival, which every citizen longs for all year round. After being deprived of it, the Kota Dussehra Mela 2022 is in full swing this year. The beauty of this festival is the talk of the entire country. Such is the splendor of this festival. Every year Kota celebrates the victory of good over evil in the most magnificent way and this article is going to give you a tiny glimpse into the magic.

This year the mela has already started from the 26th of September and is dated to continue till 21st of October, 2022.

HISTORY

History of Kota Dussehra Mela dates back to 1723 AD, the reign of of Maharao Durjan Sal Singh Hada. At that time, the celebrations were centered around various religious processions and offerings at different Temples. An interesting event that made its mark during this time was the ‘Darikhana’, an assembly of various ‘Thikanedars’ at the palace.
The Dussehra celebrations during this time lasted for 3 days with effigies Ravan being burnt. With generations, this tradition too was passed down, but the credit of turning this festival into the way we see it today goes to Maharao Ummed Singh II

THE EVENT

Cultural night and performance

Prominent artistes from all over the country are invited to participate in cultural programs who enthral the huge audience with their performances. Rich in courtly splendour and age old traditions , the Dussehra festival here is marked by a glittering procession which attracts thousands from the surrounding villages . Like all festivals in Rajasthan , it provides a good opportunity to the traders to display their attractive wares to the rural and urban buyers . Small effigies of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakhsman are very common works of sculpture.

Along with religious programs, many cultural programs have also become part of this astonishing event. On Vijayadashmi, somebody representing the erstwhile royal family shoots an arrow toward the effigy of Ravan which depicts the death of Ravan by the hands of Ram. More than 1 Lac people from Kota and nearby villages reach Dussehra Maidan to witness this event. From the next day onward the series of cultural programs starts. Prominent artists from all over the country are invited to participate in various cultural programmes. The events include Cine Sandhya, Kavi Sammelan, Sindhi cultural programme, Bhajan Sandhya, Rajasthani folk music and dance programme, all-India mushaira, Punjabi programme, qawwali night, Bhojpuri Night etc

If you want an early sneak peek into the magic, watch the documentary here.

Competitions

Various competitions like turban and moustache competition, All India Wushu competition, all India Chambal kesri wrestling competition, All India Wushu Competition, Mahendi, Rangoli, Mandana competition, Mr. & Mrs. Hadoti Competition, Hattha Mala Competition, Long Hair Competition, best bridal makeup competition, longest and shortest women & men competition etc are organised.

See the full list of events along with schedule here.

Dussehra Delicacies

Foods add more flavours to this mega festival every year.
Narisabad ki kachori,
Pannalal ke pkode will once again win our hearts and taste buds .

Exhibitions

Art and craft fairs are a perennial feature of the town but the annual Dussehra festival holds and unusual lure for everyone.
Rajsthani handcrafts are the prized possessions of this Mela.

 

SCHEDULE FOR KOTA DUSSEHRA MELA 2022

VENUE

The festivities are in full swing at5R8J+JRV, Shakti Nagar, Dadabari, Kota.

For Google Maps Direction click here.

HOW TO REACH

One can easily take an auto from any area of Kota to reach here. Also attached are the expected auto fares (one way)

Kota Junction —– ₹200

Vigyan Nagar —- ₹60- ₹80

Talwandi        —–  ₹60- ₹80

Indra Vihar    —– ₹120

Kunhadi (Landmark city) —- ₹150

Mahaveer Nagar —- ₹ 150

Indraprastha area (city mall) —- ₹150

Dadabari —- walking distance

 

Approximately 15 lakhs people are going to visit the fair. There will be around 1000 shops with different displays & more than 50 fun rides. We recommend visiting Kota Dussehra Mela with your friends and family.

We hope that this article answered all your questions. If this article was helpful, share with your friends and family. Team IHOIK wishes you a Very Happy Dussehra!