The Big Indian Dream Package and IIT JEE

Abstract

This case study describes the macro-environmental factors responsible for the growth of coaching classes in India with particular reference to IIT JEE preparation. The case chronicles the explosive growth in the coaching classes industry fuelled by big dollar packages promised to IIT graduates. Consumer behaviour related to selecting a coaching class is analysed with particular reference to dissonance-reducing buyer behaviour that parents strive to achieve. The role of advertising appeals and sales promotion through admission and scholarship examinations in influencing consumer behaviour can be debated and analysed. The case study opens up a discussion on the effect of National Education Policy 2020 on the industry.