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Loans, PG rent & coaching fees: The crushing cost of NEET-UG 2026
Key takeaways
- The total expenditure came to Rs 4 lakh annually on accommodation, living expenses and coaching fee.
- For many students, this might be their last chance, especially for girls from small towns, whose lives are very different.
- Kanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues.
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The total expenditure came to Rs 4 lakh annually on accommodation, living expenses and coaching fee.
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.
Kanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read More
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