Navigate subject combination selection, entrance exams, and college admissions with clarity. Guided by senior mentors at Pathania Career Counselling and Guidance in Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi with 20+ years of proven success.
A premier career counseling and college admission advisory organization trusted by thousands of students and families across India.
At Pathania Career Counselling and Guidance, we are a premier career and college admission guidance organization trusted by thousands of families, having facilitated more than 20,000 successful admissions to colleges throughout India.
We leverage 10+ years of data and insights on India’s rapidly expanding higher-education landscape—now over 1,338 universities and more than 52,000 colleges offering a vast range of undergraduate programmes across traditional and emerging fields.
This depth of data, combined with continuous tracking of admission trends, eligibility changes, and course innovations up to 2026, enables us to predict the best-fit colleges for each student’s academic profile, interests, and career goals.
Yet, many valuable options are often overlooked by students when deciding which careers best suit them. Differences in course structures, eligibility criteria, and admission processes make career and college choices highly confusing.
Every year, we continuously monitor updates in college entrance exams, seat matrices, cutoff fluctuations, and emerging degree specializations—ensuring timely, reliable information for students and parents.
Focused, data-driven academic and career advisory designed to eliminate confusion and secure your future.
Designed specifically for students in Class X and Class XII, this focused one-time counselling session provides a clear, expert-led roadmap for two of the most critical academic decisions: subject selection and career direction.
Conducted by a Senior Career Advisor, the session begins with a structured Subject Selection Test and a Career Interest Test, which together map the student’s aptitudes, learning preferences, and natural strengths against real-world career options. Based on these insights, the advisor helps the student and parents understand which subject combination (in Classes 11–12 or equivalent) will keep the most relevant career paths open, reduce future confusion, and align with the student’s interests and abilities.
Identifies the student’s aptitudes and best-fit subject combinations for Classes 11–12.
Maps vocational personality, work interests, and aligned career paths.
Personalized discussion of test results, subject options, and career directions.
Science, Commerce, Humanities, or skill-based pathways tailored to the student’s profile.
Brief on key career options (Engineering, Medicine, Commerce, Law, Design, Media, Data Sciences, etc.), including typical eligibility and entrance routes.
A simple, personalized plan for the next 6–12 months (exams to prepare for, skills to build, information to gather).
Dedicated time to clarify doubts about streams, subjects, future scope, and common misconceptions.
Book an in-person career counselling and admission guidance session with Pathania Career Counselling and Guidance. Get personalised support for career selection, subject choice, college shortlisting, applications, and admission planning. Sessions are available by prior appointment.
Our team comprises qualified professionals with master’s degrees and extensive experience in career coaching, communication training, admission guidance, and industry mentoring. We are committed to helping students make informed academic and career decisions through personalised, practical, and reliable guidance.
Priyanka Singh is an experienced Career Coach with over 14+ years of experience guiding students through significant academic, career, and admission-related decisions. She is also a Communication Trainer and Content Developer with nine years of expertise in creating learner-centric educational and career-related content.
She provides comprehensive and customised career counselling support, helping students with subject combination selection, career selection, and college selection based on their interests, strengths, and academic profiles. She also assists students in profile building, essay writing assistance (including statements of purpose and personal essays), and interview skills training to strengthen their university applications and admission prospects.
Her approach combines personalised career coaching with practical admission guidance. She supports students in exploring suitable courses and career options, understanding eligibility criteria and admission processes, strengthening essential communication skills, and developing a clear educational plan aligned with their aspirations.
Sunandita Nath has over 16 years of experience as a Communication Trainer and Career Advisor. Throughout her professional journey, she has worked closely with students to strengthen their communication skills, build self-confidence, identify individual strengths, and make well-informed decisions about their education and career planning.
She provides structured, supportive, and practical guidance to students navigating course selection, career exploration, and college admissions. With a strong focus on admission counselling, she helps students understand eligibility criteria, application processes, documentation requirements, and interview preparation for various colleges and universities. Her approach ensures that each student pursues an academic and career pathway aligned with their interests, abilities, and long-term goals.
Pragati Saxena brings over two decades of professional experience in journalism, translation, and communication training. Her extensive background has equipped her with a strong understanding of language, media, public communication, and the role of effective self-presentation in academic and professional environments.
For the past six years, she has worked as a Career Advisor, guiding students in identifying appropriate academic and career pathways. She conducts workshops on soft skills training, including communication, confidence-building, and interpersonal skills, to help students present themselves effectively. She also provides personalised assistance in essay writing, statement of purpose drafting, and interview preparation, enabling students to perform confidently in university applications, entrance processes, and career interviews.
Her work focuses on helping students recognise their interests and strengths, enhance decision-making skills, build communication confidence, and make well-informed choices regarding courses, colleges, and future career opportunities.
Md. Shahbaz Alam is a Creative Producer, Executive Producer, and Strategic Partner with over 10 years of experience across film production, advertising, marketing, creative development, digital media, and business development.
As the founder of a production company and a strategic partner in several creative and business ventures, he brings strong practical insight into media, entertainment, advertising, and marketing. His professional experience spans creative planning, marketing strategy, brand communication, campaign development, production management, team leadership, and project execution. He has built and leveraged extensive industry networks to support business growth, collaborations, and market visibility.
Through career counselling and admission guidance, Shahbaz supports students aspiring to build careers in film, media, advertising, marketing, content creation, and allied creative fields. He helps students identify relevant courses and institutions, understand industry expectations, develop essential marketing and networking skills, and explore emerging career pathways, enabling them to make informed academic and professional decisions.
Amir Baqi brings over 12 years of experience in creative writing, content strategy, and brand communication. In his most recent role as Creative Director – Copy, he led creative direction and messaging for high-profile campaigns across film, entertainment, OTT platforms, and consumer brands.
He has worked with leading brands such as Amazon Prime India, ZEE5 (India & Global), Red Chillies Entertainment, Sony Music, and ITC, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. His expertise includes creative copywriting, content strategy, brand communication, and digital content development.
As Senior Career Mentor, Amir specialises in guiding students applying to top universities in India for media, communication, journalism, and creative programmes. With strong creative writing and interview preparation skills, he helps students craft impactful statements of purpose, personal essays, and portfolios, and coaches them for university interviews and entrance assessments. He also supports students in identifying suitable courses and institutions, understanding admission requirements, and building the skills needed to succeed in competitive academic and career pathways.
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Choose your Class 11th & 12th subject combination with complete clarity on future scope, competitive exams, and career trajectory.
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Make the right choice for your future—start with clarity.
Not sure which subject, stream, or career to choose? Our Career Assessment Tests help you understand your interests, strengths, and personality—so you can pick the right path with confidence.
Easy, structured, and student-friendly questions designed to capture your natural aptitudes.
Clear, comprehensive results detailing your validated strengths, traits, and best career options.
A Senior Career Mentor explains your report and helps you plan your courses, colleges, and career.
Choosing subjects after Class 10 or 12 can be confusing. Should you pick Science, Commerce, or Humanities? Which subjects will help you reach your dream career?
Our Subject Choice Assessment makes this decision easy. It is a simple test that looks at:
Based on your answers, the test suggests the best subject combination and stream for you—whether it's Science, Commerce, Humanities, or a specialised course.
Not sure which career is right for you? Our Career Interest Test goes beyond basic interest checks by combining four key dimensions to give you a complete picture of your career potential:
This comprehensive assessment identifies what you enjoy, what you're naturally good at, how you think and work, and where your unique strengths lie. The result is a clear, personalised list of career options that truly match who you are—helping you choose a path with confidence and clarity.
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Career counseling is a structured, scientific advisory process that helps students assess their unique psychological traits, cognitive strengths, and passions. With over 250+ career options available today, professional guidance prevents costly subject combination mistakes, reduces academic stress, and provides a clear roadmap to top-tier university admissions.
Our test is a standardized psychometric assessment taken online (takes ~45-60 minutes). It evaluates personality types, aptitude in numerical, spatial, verbal, and analytical dimensions, and career interest clusters. It produces an extensive 24-page analytical report followed by a 1-on-1 counseling consultation.
The most critical window is Class 9th and 10th (before making subject combination selections) and Class 11th and 12th (for college admissions and entrance exams). However, undergraduate students seeking career transitions or postgraduate specialization guidance also benefit immensely.
We offer both! Prefer a face-to-face discussion? Book an in-person career counselling and admission guidance session with Pathania Career Counselling and Guidance. Get personalised support for career selection, subject choice, college shortlisting, applications, and admission planning. Sessions are available by prior appointment.
Contact us today to schedule your visit at our Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi center, or join interactive video counseling sessions online from anywhere in India or abroad.
Yes, absolutely! We actively encourage parents to participate in the debriefing session. Aligning family aspirations with the student’s validated strengths ensures mutual confidence and supportive decision-making.
Yes. We assist students with entrance exam choices (CUET, JEE, NEET, CLAT, IPMAT, NID, etc.), cutoff analysis, portfolio guidance, college shortlisting, application deadlines, and admission counselling.
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Book an in-person career counselling and admission guidance session with Pathania Career Counselling and Guidance. Get personalised support for career selection, subject choice, college shortlisting, applications, and admission planning. Sessions are available by prior appointment.
Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi - 110024, India
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