The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is seen as the big ticket in India for kids dreaming of becoming doctors. But honestly, behind that big dream is often a really tough, sometimes heartbreaking, journey. For some families, the idea of their child becoming a doctor starts when the kid is as young as 4th grade! Maybe a neighbour says, “Doctor banega toh ghar ka naam roshan hoga.” Slowly, the dream takes root—sometimes planted by love, sometimes by pressure—and it grows.
Inside the ‘Doctor Factories’: The Harsh Reality of Coaching & Mental Health
Then you hear about places like Kota, Rajasthan, known for their special coaching classes that feel less like schools and more like ‘doctor factories’. This whole system is pushed by what we call ‘herd mentality’ in society, where everyone just follows the crowd towards careers that seem ‘safe’ or ‘important’. However, the pressure on these kids is just huge. It’s truly devastating to know that in just the first half of 2025, 14 students in Kota took their lives. Therefore, it isn’t just about studying, but it’s a big mental health problem for our country.
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