Are you doing what you once dreamed of in school? For most, the answer is uncertain. Lost dreams lead many to say no. This does not stem merely from a lack of opportunities, but from scattered effort and almost invisible guidance. In India, the absence of career counselling is not a side issue; it is the issue. A United Nations study shows that only 10% of students receive expert career advice or are even aware of it.

The remaining 90 percent drift, pushed by family suggestions, social pressure, or the lure of 'safe' jobs.

The study on the career dreams of Indian teenagers offers a revealing snapshot of confusion.

Surveying 21,239 students from Classes 9 to 12 across 14 districts in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, it shows that access to

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