Loans, PG rent & coaching fees: The crushing cost of NEET-UG 2026
This is a representative AI image Back to zero: Students forced into preparation mode again 'Parents are quietly bearing the burden' The total expenditure came
This is a representative AI image Back to zero: Students forced into preparation mode again 'Parents are quietly bearing the burden' The total expenditure came to Rs 4 lakh annually on accommodation, living expenses and coaching fee. Tejas Pandey The three hours that decide everything The pressure on NEET droppers For many students, this might be their last chance, especially for girls from small towns, whose lives are very different.
In many cases, they either have to prove themselves or get married. Anshika The financial cost of competitive exams Expense Category Average Cost Classroom coaching (1-year dropper batch) Rs 1 lakh – Rs 2.5 lakh Live online coaching Rs 5,000 – Rs 90,000 Classroom/Live online crash courses Rs 25,000 – Rs 30,000 Test series Rs 5,000 – Rs 30,000 PG/Hostel rent Rs 40,000 – Rs 80,000 annually Travel/local transport Rs 1,500 – Rs 5,000 per month Books and study material Rs 10,000 – Rs 25,000 annually NEET application form fee Around Rs 1,200 for reserved category students Note: A fee of Rs 60,000 can easily balloon to Rs 1.2 lakh once study material, test series, books and other charges are added.
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