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Class 9–12 · ages about 14 to 17

Short, safe, supervised.

Real experience helps you choose subjects, builds your portfolio and stands out in college applications. At this age it should be short, close to home, and with an adult in charge.

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Six good options at your age

  1. 1 · Your school's skill subjects and clubsCBSE offers 22 skill subjects in Class 9–10 and 43 in Class 11–12, each tied to a real job role. Ask what your school runs.Good for: trying a field with no risk. Watch out: nothing.
  2. 2 · Holiday programmes at colleges and labsSummer schools and science camps run by universities, research institutes and museums.Good for: a feel for a subject. Watch out: book only on the institution's own website, not through agents.
  3. 3 · A small project with a teacher or professorA survey, an experiment or a write-up, guided by someone who knows the field.Good for: research skills and a strong recommendation. Watch out: agree the plan in writing.
  4. 4 · NGO and community workTeaching younger children, health camps, clean-ups, NSS or NCC activities.Good for: service and leadership. Watch out: a known organisation, never alone at night.
  5. 5 · MY Bharat programmes (age 15+)Free government programmes at places like India Post, health departments and Prasar Bharati, with a verified certificate.Good for: real workplaces, free. Watch out: check the hours fit school.How to use MY Bharat →
  6. 6 · Shadow a professional, or help in the family businessA few days watching a doctor, architect or shop owner at work. Family business help is allowed after school.Good for: testing a career idea. Watch out: watch, don't operate machines.

Before you say yes, check these together

For the student and a parent.

  • We know who will supervise, and have their phone number.
  • The plan is in writing: dates, hours, place and tasks.
  • Hours fit the legal limits: no more than 6 hours a day, home before 7 pm.
  • No fee asked, and no risky work or machines.
  • Travel there and back is safe and agreed.

Under 18? The law sets limits

  • Under 14No work, except helping in the family business after school or in holidays.
  • Age 14–17No risky work. At most 3 hours before a 1-hour break, 6 hours in all, never between 7 pm and 8 am, and one full day off each week.
  • AlwaysA parent knows where, with whom and when. On EasyApply, a parent says yes before anything is saved.

Child and Adolescent Labour Act, 1986 · Read it ↗

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Which one fits your plan?

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Checked at official sources on 28 Oct 2026. See sources