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Start here44 topicsWhich stream after Class 10?Science, Commerce, Arts, ITI or diploma: what each leads to and how to choose.See the steps →Age 3–10 · Parents29 topicsEarly years: pre-school to Class 5For parents: pre-school and Anganwadi, the right age for Class 1, free private-school seats (RTE), reading and maths, health, safety and Class 5 entrance tests.See the steps →Class 6–837 topicsClass 6 to 8Strong basics, Navodaya and Sainik entrance, the Class 8 scholarship exam, habits and safety.See the steps →Board exams34 topicsClass 9 and 10The new board exams, a study plan, official sample papers, scholarships and exam stress.See the steps →JEE · NEET · CUET36 topicsClass 11 and 12Board rules, the 75% attendance rule, JEE, NEET, CUET and CLAT together, scholarships and drop years.See the steps →All streams26 topicsAfter Class 12: every optionDegree, professional course, government job, skill or a drop year: every route after Class 12 by stream, in one map.See the steps →CAT · GATE · Jobs32 topicsAfter graduation: every optionMaster's through CUET-PG, JAM or GATE, MBA through CAT, LLB, B.Ed, NET and PhD, government and private jobs, paid apprenticeships and internships, PG scholarships and job scams.See the steps →
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NEET · MBBS59 topicsBecome a DoctorNEET UG, counselling, MBBS, NEET PG, MBBS abroad and other healthcare careers.See the steps →JEE · IIT42 topicsBecome an EngineerJEE Main and Advanced, JoSAA, IITs and NITs, other routes, fees and fee waivers.See the steps →Coding · BCA · CCC23 topicsComputers and ITLearn coding free, ITI COPA, diploma, BCA, B.Tech, IIT Madras online BS, CCC, government IT jobs, honest pay, AI and fake job scams.See the steps →IISER · INSPIRE · PhD25 topicsBecome a ScientistOlympiads and INSPIRE at school, IISER, NISER and IISc, the ₹80,000 INSPIRE scholarship, M.Sc and PhD entrance, fellowships and scientist jobs.See the steps →IAS · IPS · IFS31 topicsUPSC Civil ServicesIAS, IPS, IFS and 21 services: eligibility, Prelims, Mains, interview, free preparation, free coaching, Hindi medium and honest odds.See the steps →Khelo India · SAI · Quota25 topicsSports CareersSchool games, Khelo India and SAI trials, athlete allowances, sports quota jobs, B.P.Ed and coaching courses, careers beyond playing, doping and fake trial scams.See the steps →IBPS · SBI · RBI23 topicsBanking and FinanceIBPS PO, Clerk and RRB, SBI PO and Clerk, RBI, NABARD, LIC, pay, free pre-exam training, NISM, CA and CFA routes, and fake bank job scams.See the steps →NEET · BVSc · VCI24 topicsVeterinary and Animal SciencesBVSc and AH through NEET, the VCI 15% quota and state seats, dairy and fisheries degrees through CUET (ICAR), para-vet diplomas, registration, government vet jobs and fake seat agents.See the steps →RCI · M.Clin.Psy · Counsellor25 topicsPsychology and CounsellingPsychologist vs psychiatrist vs counsellor, BA Psychology, the RCI route to clinical psychologist, the end of M.Phil, school counsellor rules, jobs, honest pay and fake counselling courses.See the steps →Animation · VFX · Games · YouTube21 topicsAnimation, Gaming and Content CreationAnimation, VFX and game jobs, NID, IITs and IICT Mumbai, free tools and portfolios, YouTube and Instagram rules, ad disclosure and tax, the money-game ban, honest pay and scams.See the steps →NATA · JEE Paper 2 · SPA26 topicsArchitecture and PlanningB.Arch rules (Physics + Maths, 45%), NATA and JEE Paper 2, SPAs, IITs and NITs, B.Planning, diploma and ITI routes, CoA registration, fees, honest pay and unapproved colleges.See the steps →CPL · DGCA · AME · ATC23 topicsPilot and AviationCommercial pilot (DGCA rules, medicals, real costs, IGRUA), aircraft engineers, cabin crew, AAI air traffic control, drone pilots, help for SC students, honest pay and fake airline job scams.See the steps →NID · NIFT · UCEED25 topicsDesign and FashionFashion, product, graphic, UX and interior design from any stream: NID, NIFT, UCEED and CEED, FDDI, ITI courses, age limits, fees and fee help, portfolios and fake institutes.See the steps →CUET · IIMC · News · PR25 topicsJournalism and MediaReporter, editor, anchor, PR and digital jobs, BJMC through CUET, IIMC through CUET-PG, Jamia and journalism universities, government media jobs, honest pay, safety and fake press cards.See the steps →Udyam · MUDRA · PMEGP26 topicsStart Your Own BusinessTest an idea, free Udyam registration, MUDRA loans up to ₹20 lakh, PMEGP subsidy, Startup India, schemes for artisans and street vendors, GST and FSSAI basics, and loan scams.See the steps →NCHM JEE · IHM · Chef17 topicsHotel ManagementNCHM JEE and IHM B.Sc HHA, diplomas and craft courses, ITI trades, free Hunar Se Rozgar Tak courses, the chef path, honest pay and fake cruise-job scams.See the steps →IMU-CET · Ships · Sea time23 topicsMerchant NavyDeck, engine and rating jobs at sea, IMU-CET, eyesight rules, approved institutes and sea time, CDC and CoC, honest pay, the ₹1 lakh scholarship for girls, and fake agents.See the steps →SSC GD · CPO · State police25 topicsPolice JobsState police constable and SI, SSC GD for BSF, CRPF, CISF and more, SSC CPO, Delhi Police, CAPF AC and IPS, running tests, height and eyesight rules, women's quotas, pay and paper-leak scams.See the steps →RRB · Group D · NTPC · ALP27 topicsRailway JobsLevel 1 (Group D), ALP and Technician after Class 10 or ITI, NTPC after Class 12 and graduation, JE, RPF, apprenticeships, the yearly calendar, eyesight rules, refundable fees and fake job rackets.See the steps →UPSC · SSC · Bank64 topicsGovernment JobsUPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, Police, Teaching and state jobs, with salaries.See the steps →CA · CS · B.Com37 topicsCommerce and CABecome a CA, CS or CMA, or study B.Com, BBA or economics: steps, exams, fees and free ICAI classes.See the steps →CLAT · LLB30 topicsBecome a LawyerCLAT and AILET, 5-year and 3-year LLB, NLU fees and fee waivers, the bar exam, judiciary and legal careers.See the steps →NDA · CDS · Agniveer42 topicsJoin the Armed ForcesNDA, CDS, AFCAT, technical and NCC entries, Agniveer, the SSB interview, fitness, women in the forces and scam warnings.See the steps →B.Ed · CTET31 topicsBecome a TeacherPre-school to college: D.El.Ed, B.Ed and ITEP, CTET and TET, recruitment, pay, special education and free training.See the steps →ANM · GNM · B.Sc29 topicsBecome a NurseANM, GNM and B.Sc Nursing, NEET and state tests, Military Nursing, AIIMS NORCET and staff nurse jobs, pay and working abroad safely.See the steps →ICAR · B.Sc Ag32 topicsCareers in AgricultureB.Sc Agriculture and allied degrees, ICAR admission through CUET, veterinary, bank and government agri jobs, and starting your own agri-business.See the steps →BA · CUET · UPSC · Design28 topicsArts and Humanities CareersCivil services, psychology, journalism, design, social work, languages, hotel management and more: strong careers from Arts.See the steps →D.Pharm · B.Pharm · Lab Tech33 topicsParamedical and PharmacyD.Pharm, B.Pharm, lab tech, radiology, OT, physiotherapy and more: admission, jobs, your own pharmacy, and avoiding fake councils.See the steps →Electrician · Plumber · Solar · Driver29 topicsSkilled TradesElectrician, plumber, AC and solar technician, beautician, mobile repair, welder, driver, carpenter and mason: courses, licences, work, Gulf jobs, insurance and pension, and scams.See the steps →ITI · Diploma · Apprentice34 topicsITI, Polytechnic and SkillsLearn a trade and earn early: ITI trades, polytechnic diplomas, paid apprenticeships, Railway jobs, free skill courses and loans to start your own work.See the steps →Music · Acting · Film29 topicsMusic, Dance, Acting and FilmSinger, dancer, actor, film-maker: graded music exams, BPA and BA Music, NSD, FTII, SRFTI, Kalakshetra, scholarships for young artists, honest pay and fake casting calls.See the steps →Weddings · MICE · Crowd safety30 topicsEvent ManagementWeddings, conferences, concerts and exhibitions: courses vs learning on the job, permissions, NDMA crowd safety, Udyam, GST and MUDRA, honest pay and scams.See the steps →Beautician · Makeup · Yoga30 topicsBeauty and WellnessBeautician, hair stylist, bridal makeup, nails, spa, yoga and gym trainer: ITI Cosmetology, free Skill India courses, yoga certificates, your own salon, honest pay and scams.See the steps →Fireman · Fire officer · Safety officer30 topicsFire and SafetyFireman and fire officer jobs, ITI Fireman, CISF and airport fire service, NFSC Nagpur B.Tech, industrial safety officer (ADIS), honest pay and Gulf job scams.See the steps →BPT · MPT · NCAHP30 topicsBecome a PhysiotherapistBPT after Class 12 PCB (5 years with internship), NEET and state admissions, national institutes, MPT, the "Dr" title dispute, government and sports jobs, honest pay and fake colleges.See the steps →BSW · MSW · NGO29 topicsSocial Work and NGOsBSW and MSW at TISS, Delhi School of Social Work, Jamia and IGNOU, child protection jobs, fellowships, honest pay and starting an NGO.See the steps →
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Loans · Visas · MBBS abroad23 topicsStudy Abroad: the Honest GuideIs it worth it, real costs, education loans and TCS, scholarships, tests, visas and work after study, MBBS abroad rules, safety and fake agents.See the steps →NIOS · Any age24 topicsBack to studies after a breakFinish Class 10/12 at any age, learn to read, get a degree from home or learn a skill: for women, mothers, dropouts and working youth.See the steps →Free42 topicsSelf-study with no moneyFree TV classes, free books and apps, free coaching schemes and how to study well.See the steps →UDID · Scribe · Aids25 topicsStudents with DisabilitiesUDID card, rights under the 2016 law, scribes and extra time, 5% college seats, scholarships, free aids and devices, 4% government jobs and support for parents.See the steps →Schemes · Safety25 topicsFor GirlsEvery scheme for girls, birth to job: Sukanya Samriddhi, state schemes, KGBV, Pragati, extra IIT seats, fee waivers, HPV vaccine, helplines and rights.See the steps →Every stage28 topicsScholarships for every stageClass 1 to PhD: NSP step by step, NMMSS, post-matric, girls' and disability scholarships, state portals, private awards, loans and scams.See the steps →
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Start here · All states23 topicsGovernment exams in every stateHow state PSCs, staff selection boards, police and teacher tests work, domicile and women's reservation, state admissions, free coaching and a roadmap for each state.See the steps →PCS · PET · Police21 topicsUttar PradeshUPPSC PCS, UPSSSC PET, UP Police, UPTET, UPTAC and NEET counselling, Abhyudaya free coaching and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →BPSC · BSSC · TRE21 topicsBiharBPSC CCE and TRE, BSSC, Bihar Police, STET, BCECE admissions, Student Credit Card and prelims incentives.See the steps →RAS · CET · REET21 topicsRajasthanRPSC RAS, RSSB CET, Rajasthan Police, REET, PTET, REAP, Anuprati free coaching and the paper-leak law.See the steps →MPPSC · MPESB · Police21 topicsMadhya PradeshMPPSC, MPESB (formerly Vyapam), MP Police, teacher tests, DTE and DME admissions, 35% women reservation and scholarships.See the steps →HCS · CET · HTET22 topicsHaryanaHPSC HCS, HSSC CET, Haryana Police, HTET, HKRN contract jobs, HSTES admissions and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →JPSC · JSSC · JTET21 topicsJharkhandJPSC civil services, JSSC CGL with its regional-language paper, Jharkhand Police, JTET, JCECEB admissions, Eklavya free coaching and the strict anti-cheating law.See the steps →UKPSC · UKSSSC · UTET21 topicsUttarakhandUKPSC Upper PCS, UKSSSC, Uttarakhand Police, UTET, JEEP and HNBUMU admissions, 30% for state women and the strict anti-copying law.See the steps →HPAS · HPRCA · HP TET21 topicsHimachal PradeshHPPSC HPAS, HP Rajya Chayan Aayog (which replaced HPSSC), HP Police, HP TET, HPCET and AMRU admissions, Medha Protsahan and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →DSSSB · Police · CTET20 topicsDelhiDSSSB for teachers, clerks and nurses, Delhi Police through SSC, CTET, JAC Delhi, IPU CET and polytechnic admissions, Delhi OBC rules and Jai Bhim free coaching.See the steps →CGPSC · Vyapam · CG TET21 topicsChhattisgarhCGPSC State Service, the new Staff Selection Board (formerly CG Vyapam), CG Police, CG TET, PET and NEET admissions, 58% reservation case and the 2026 anti-cheating law.See the steps →GPSC · GSSSB · OJAS21 topicsGujaratGPSC Class 1-2, GSSSB CCE, GPSSB Talati, Gujarat Police (GPRB), TET/TAT, GUJCET and ACPC admissions, 33% for women and free SPIPA UPSC coaching.See the steps →KAS · JKSSB · JKBOPEE22 topicsJammu and KashmirJKPSC CCE (KAS), JKSSB, J&K Police, JKBOPEE admissions, the domicile certificate, reservation rules and free PARVAAZ coaching.See the steps →PCS · PSSSB · Punjabi21 topicsPunjabPPSC PCS, PSSSB, the compulsory Punjabi test, Punjab Police, PSTET, BFUHS and IKGPTU admissions, 33% for Punjab women and free PGRKAM coaching.See the steps →MPSC · TAIT · MHT CET21 topicsMaharashtraMPSC Rajyaseva, Group B and C, Police Bharti, MAHA TET and TAIT, MHT CET and CET Cell, Marathi rules and free BARTI, SARTHI and MAHAJYOTI coaching.See the steps →WBCS · SLST · WBJEE20 topicsWest BengalWBCS, Clerkship and Miscellaneous exams, WB and Kolkata Police, TET and SLST, WBJEE and JEXPO, the Bengali rule, OBC list changes and scholarships.See the steps →OCS · OSSC · OJEE21 topicsOdishaOPSC OCS, OSSC CGL, OSSSC CRE, police recruitment, OTET, OJEE and SAMS admissions, the age limit of 42, the Odia rule and free UPSC coaching.See the steps →Kerala PSC · Thulasi · KEAM20 topicsKeralaKerala PSC and Thulasi, common prelims, LDC, LGS and KAS, Civil Police Officer and SI, K-TET and SET, KEAM and NEET allotment, the Malayalam rule and job scams.See the steps →APPSC · DSC · EAPCET21 topicsAndhra PradeshAPPSC Group 1 and 2, AP Police (SLPRB), AP TET and DSC, APSCHE entrance tests, NTRUHS and POLYCET, local cadre rules, 33% for women and free study circles.See the steps →APSC · ADRE · SLPRB21 topicsAssamAPSC CCE, SLRC and ADRE for Grade III and IV, Assam Police, TET, Assam CEE and NEET counselling, permanent resident rules, 30% for women and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →TNPSC · TNUSRB · TNEA20 topicsTamil NaduTNPSC Group 1, 2 and 4 with VAO, the compulsory Tamil paper, TNUSRB police, TN TET and TRB, TNEA on Class 12 marks, the 7.5% government-school quota and free UPSC coaching.See the steps →MCS · DSC · MTET19 topicsMeghalayaMeghalaya PSC and MCS, District Selection Committees, Meghalaya Police, MTET, medical and nursing seats, the 40:40 reservation policy and free coaching.See the steps →APPSC · APSSB · APST20 topicsArunachal PradeshAPPSC CCE, APSSB, Arunachal Police, APTET, DHTE seats, APST reservation, the 2025 PRC and tribal-language rules and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →KAS · KEA · KCET21 topicsKarnatakaKPSC KAS and FDA/SDA, KEA recruitment, police constable and PSI, KARTET and the teacher CET, KCET and NEET counselling, Kalyana Karnataka cadre, Kannada tests and the anti-cheating law.See the steps →TGPSC · TGPRB · EAPCET21 topicsTelanganaTGPSC Group 1 to 4, TG Police (TGPRB), TG TET and DSC, EAPCET and KNRUHS counselling, the 95% local cadre rule, free study circles and T-SAT classes.See the steps →GPSC · GSSC · Konkani20 topicsGoaGPSC, the Goa Staff Selection Commission with its Konkani section, Goa Police, GTET, DTE admissions after GCET, and the 15-year residence rule.See the steps →TPSC · JRBT · TJEE20 topicsTripuraTPSC TCS/TPS, JRBT for Group C and D, Tripura Police and TSR, T-TET, TJEE and NEET counselling, 33% for women and free coaching for ST youth.See the steps →MPSC · MSSC · TET19 topicsManipurManipur PSC and MCSCCE, the new Staff Selection Commission, Manipur Police, Manipur TET, NEET counselling and exam history since 2023.See the steps →UT jobs · CTET · UT pool13 topicsChandigarhNo PSC: UT department recruitment, Chandigarh Police, teachers with CTET, GMCH and PEC UT-pool seats and the Punjab and Haryana High Court.See the steps →DPAR · Police · CENTAC13 topicsPuducherryNo PSC: the DPAR common exam, Puducherry Police residence rules, teachers with CTET or neighbouring TETs, and CENTAC admissions.See the steps →LSSSSB · Domicile · Seats15 topicsLadakhLSSSSB and hill council boards, Ladakh Police, the 2025 domicile and reservation rules, and central pool seats.See the steps →e-Recruitment · Seats13 topicsAndaman and NicobarThe common e-recruitment portal, police, teachers with CTET, the common college admission portal and mainland seat nominations.See the steps →Admin jobs · Seats13 topicsLakshadweepDirect recruitment by the Administration, shared police rules, central pool MBBS seats and the Kerala High Court.See the steps →SSB · NAMO MERI13 topicsDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuThe 2020 merger, the UT Staff Selection Board, police, teachers and NAMO MERI MBBS seats.See the steps →NPSC · NSSB · N-TET19 topicsNagalandNPSC NCS and Allied exam, the new Staff Selection Board, Nagaland Police, N-TET, central pool seats and job reservation for indigenous tribes.See the steps →MPSC · Mizo · MTET18 topicsMizoramMPSC for MCS officers and Group C posts, the Mizo language rule, Mizoram Police, MTET and Zoram Medical College seats.See the steps →SPSC · COI · STET18 topicsSikkimSPSC combined exam, LDC and SI posts, the COI rule, Sikkim Police, STET and SMIMS and NIT Sikkim seats.See the steps →

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