Every year, over 35 lakh students receive their CBSE Class 10 and 12 results. For many, this moment brings not just relief, but a flood of decisions. Which stream should I choose? What career is right for me? What entrance exams should I prepare for? Most students and parents feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. This is where career counselling can help students.

A student scoring high marks in science and maths in a high school exam, but also loves literature and writing. The peer & family pressure will likely force the child to take up science and math in grade 11, citing, although incorrectly, that the humanities might limit future career options! A career counsellor could have helped in such a scenario by providing real-life career examples from literature, media, and journalism, as well as aligning subject choices with students' abilities and interests, for both students and their parents.