कोटा (Kota) भारत के राजस्थान राज्य के कोटा ज़िले में स्थित एक नगर है। यह चम्बल नदी के किनारे, राज्य की राजधानी, जयपुर, से 240 किमी दक्षिण में बसा हुआ है। यह कोटा ज़िले का मुख्यालय है। जयपुर और जोधपुर के बाद यह राजस्थान का तीसरा बड़ा शहर है।हाडा राजपूत वंसज ने कोटा कि स्थापना को थी

Kota, previously known as Kotah, is second-largest city in the southeast of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located about 240 kilometres (149 mi) south of the state capital, Jaipur, situated on the banks of Chambal River. With a population of over 1.2 million, it is the third most populous city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur, 46th most populous city of India and 53rd most populous urban agglomeration of India. It serves as the administrative headquarters for Kota district and Kota division. It is popular among the youth of India for its coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Many students come to Kota to prepare for the JEE, NEET and many other competitive exams, making it an Edtech city.