Guides and updates
Short, honest guides by stage. Every date and fee links to its source and shows when it was last checked.
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- UKUK university deadlines for 2027 entry: a guide for Indian familiesUCAS deadlines for 2027 entry in India time: 15 October for Oxford, Cambridge and medicine, 13 January for most courses. What each date means for your child.Checked 14/10/2026
- UKHow UCAS works, explained for Indian parents and studentsOne application, up to 5 UK universities, one fee of £34.50. How UCAS works for Indian students, from the personal statement to offers and Clearing.Checked 14/10/2026
- UKWhat's new in UCAS for 2027 entry: what Indian families should knowUCAS changes for 2027 entry: £34.50 fee, new dates, document upload, entry grades data and parent access. What each change means for Indian applicants.Checked 14/10/2026
- ParentsChoosing Class 9 subjects: CBSE, ICSE and IGCSE explainedWhat your child actually chooses before Class 9 in CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE, what changed in CBSE from 2026–27, and how to keep the most doors open.Checked 14/10/2026
- ParentsWhich stream after 10th: a parent's guideScience, Commerce or Arts? How Class 11 subjects really work in CBSE, which subjects keep which degrees open, and a calm way to decide with your child.Checked 14/10/2026
- PCBAfter 12th PCB: options beyond MBBSThe honest numbers on NEET and MBBS seats, which courses need NEET, and good PCB degrees that don't — pharmacy, research science, agriculture, nursing, physiotherapy and more.Checked 14/10/2026
- PCBIf NEET doesn't work out: a calm plan BWhat to do before and after the NEET result: repeating a year, AYUSH and dental seats, other degrees, and MBBS abroad, with the official rules and dates.Checked 14/10/2026
Articles
From our blog. Older articles show the date they were written; check official sites for the latest dates and fees.
- Career guidanceStop Asking Which Uni Ranks Highest — Ask Where the Degree Turns Into a JobPublished 20/09/2026
- Career guidance68% of Students Feel Day-1 Ready. Only 9% of Employers Agree.Published 18/09/2026
- Career guidanceHiring Is Up. So Why Do So Many Grads Still Feel Stuck?Published 16/09/2026
- Career guidanceAlternative Careers in India: The Hidden Job MarketsPublished 29/09/2025
- Internships and jobsFIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteering: Guide for Indian StudentsPublished 28/08/2025
- Career guidanceMontessori Teacher Training: Your Path to Transformative TeachingPublished 18/08/2025
- College admissionsUndergraduate Studies in the US: A Comprehensive Guide for Indian StudentsPublished 31/07/2025
- Career guidanceIIM Bangalore UG Admissions 2026: Launch of BSc in Economics & Data SciencePublished 18/07/2025
- College admissionsIndia’s Record Presence in QS 2026Published 19/06/2025
- ArticlesSafe and Smart InterningPublished 19/06/2025
- Career guidanceAI is Rewriting Careers — Here’s How Students Should PreparePublished 10/06/2025
- Study abroadFMGE 2024 Unveiled: Country-Wise Pass Rates, Key Challenges, and Your Roadmap to SuccessPublished 21/03/2025
- Exam prepFree JEE, CLAT Prep: How Opengrad Makes It PossiblePublished 21/03/2025
- Study abroadDreaming of a Medical Career? What Indian Students Need to Know About Studying AbroadPublished 12/03/2025
- Career guidanceYour First Paycheck: What Graduates Today Need to Know about Salaries and Careers in 2025.Published 12/03/2025
- Career guidanceGuide to Student Profile Building for University AdmissionsPublished 27/02/2025
- Career guidanceDon’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: The Key Moments for Student Career Counselling from School to CollegePublished 21/02/2025
- ArticlesThe Future of Jobs 2025: Key Learnings for Students, Parents, and InstitutionsPublished 15/02/2025
- ArticlesTop 10 Future-Proof Careers: Jobs That Will Still Be in Demand in 2035Published 15/02/2025
- Career guidanceWhy Career Counselling is a Game-Changer for Gen ZPublished 01/04/2021
- Study tipsCBSE & Subject Choices: A Comprehensive Guide for StudentsPublished 18/03/2020
- Career guidanceUnderstanding Career Inventories: A Guide for Students, Parents, and CounselorsPublished 15/07/2017
Guides by stage. Those marked “Coming soon” are being written and checked now.
Class 7–8
Stage page- ParentsChoosing Class 9 subjects: CBSE, ICSE and IGCSE explainedRead now
- ParentsInterests at 12: what they tell you, and what they don'tComing soon
Class 9–10
Stage page- ParentsWhich stream after 10th: a parent's guideRead now
- StudentsScience, Commerce or Arts: what each really leads toComing soon
- ParentsPsychometric tests explained: what they can and can't tell youComing soon
Class 11–12
Stage page- PCMAfter 12th PCM: good paths beyond JEEComing soon
- PCBAfter 12th PCB: options beyond MBBSRead now
- PCBIf NEET doesn't work out: a calm plan BRead now
- CommerceCommerce with or without maths: what changesComing soon
- ArtsArts after 12th: careers that pay wellComing soon
- All streamsPsychology as a career: the honest pictureComing soon
After 12th
Stage page- PCBIf NEET doesn't work out: a calm plan BRead now
- IndiaColleges in Bengaluru for BBA, BCA and CommerceComing soon
- All streamsData science after 12th, by streamComing soon
Study abroad
Stage page- UKUK university deadlines for 2027 entryRead now
- UKHow UCAS works, explained for Indian familiesRead now
- UKWhat's new in UCAS for 2027 entryRead now
- AbroadWhat studying abroad really costs, country by countryComing soon
- Parents'Free' study-abroad counsellors: how they get paid, and what to askComing soon
- AbroadScholarships for Indian students abroadComing soon