Our education system

Our education system has always been considered as one that encourages what is colloquially known as "mugging". To those not familiar with this term, it means to learn up as much as possible by rote just in time for an examination.

Yet, there were some exams in my days, most notably the entrance exam for the IITs, that required more application and "mugging" was not an option.

I recently read a report on the Indian education sector that really gave me a perspective on how farcical our education system has become. There is a small town called Kota, in Rajasthan, which is not particularly on the map for any major achievements or contributions (although I believe it is famous for its saris). This town has now suddenly achieved prominence because of several coaching classes that have been established there. These classes help students prepare for the famous IIT entrance exam I referred to ealier.
This surprised me, but here's the clincher - the most famous coaching class there (no names) has an entrance exam of its own...and there are now coaching classes that prepare students for the entrance exam for the coaching class that prepares students for the IIT entrance exam.
WHAT???

I admire the entrepreneurship spirit of these folks out in Kota and they deserve the rewards. Also I believe the economy in Kota is booming! Wonderful for them.

What does this say of our education system? Go figure.