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Pillar Guide · 2026
How to Choose the Right Stream After Class 10
A complete, India-specific framework — for students of classes 8th onwards and parents, across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE and State Boards. No fluff. No fear-mongering. Just a system you can apply this weekend.
Read guide →Stream Comparison · 2026
Science vs Commerce vs Humanities
Three streams. One decision. We line them up side by side — careers, 2026 salary bands, difficulty, myths, AI-era outlook — so Indian families can compare honestly instead of in the dark.
Read guide →2026–2040 · AI Era
Future Careers in India (2026–2040)
AI did not delete careers. It rearranged which skills earn premium income inside each career. Here is the practical map for Indian students choosing a stream right now.
Read guide →For parents · CBSE · ICSE · IB · IGCSE · State Boards
The Parents’ Guide to Stream Selection
You did not have this many options at 15. Your child does. Your job is not to project your safest path — it is to give them better information than you had. Here is how.
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