Could a graduate create a successful 'Entrance Exam Mock Test Center' business focusing only on niche state-level police or teaching exams?

Absolutely, that’s a smart, low-competition niche! 🎯 Focusing exclusively on niche state-level exams (like State Police Constable exams, Teacher Eligibility Tests - TETs, or specific State PSC exams) is a highly viable strategy, especially in Tier 2/3 cities, because: 1. Low National Competition: The big national players (like those for UPSC or JEE) rarely tailor their content granularly for specific state syllabi, local history, regional language proficiency, or state-specific laws, which are crucial components of these exams. 2. Dedicated, Local Audience: Aspirants for these exams are often geographically concentrated and highly cost-sensitive. A graduate who is a local expert can connect with them far better than an impersonal national brand. 3. High-Quality Content Barrier: Your success hinges entirely on developing the highest quality, most accurate, and specific mock tests and question banks. This means: * Hiring or collaborating with 1-2 subject matter experts who have either cleared the exam or are teaching the specific state syllabus. * Focusing your marketing on the unique content you offer, such as "10 Full-Length Mock Tests based purely on the revised syllabus for the Rajasthan TET," for example. 4. Business Model: You can start this entirely online (lowest cost). Invest in a decent Online Test Platform (LMS) or a secure website for test delivery. This keeps overheads like rent and physical infrastructure near zero, dramatically boosting your profit margins. 5. Marketing Channels: Use local coaching centers (as partners, not competitors), WhatsApp groups, and targeted Facebook/Google ads within the specific state/district to reach your audience. In short, a local expert graduate can easily outperform a generic national player in this hyper-specific market, provided the quality of the mock tests is uncompromising.