Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur and online across India
Every academic transition brings choices — and questions. NextStep Career Solutions uses structured, age-appropriate assessments to help students understand their strengths, interests and learning patterns, and to support informed academic and career decisions.
Assessment is not about putting a student into a box. It is about gathering meaningful information that, together with academic context and experienced educational guidance, can help families plan the next step with greater clarity.
Assessment Pathways
Classes 8 & 9 — Early Clarity
For students beginning to explore how they learn, what they are naturally inclined towards and where their strengths may lie.
The focus is on aptitude, learning patterns, interests and self-awareness — without the pressure of making an early stream decision.
Class 10 — Stream Selection
A focused assessment to support the important transition from Class 10 to Class 11.
We explore aptitude, interests, academic strengths and areas of inclination to help students and parents consider suitable stream options.
Class 11 — Academic Track
For students who have selected a stream and are beginning to think more specifically about subjects, areas of interest and possible career directions.
The assessment helps connect academic strengths, interests and emerging career preferences.
Class 12 — Career & College Mapping
For students preparing for the transition to higher education.
The assessment explores interests, aptitude and career preferences to support conversations around possible career areas, courses and higher-education pathways.
How to Request and Secure Your Assessment
1. Submit Your Information
Complete our Assessment Request & Student Information Form.
You will provide basic student details, current class, academic information and the type of guidance you are seeking.
2. Select the Appropriate Assessment
Your child’s current class determines the relevant assessment pathway.
3. Complete the Payment
Once your request is reviewed, you will receive the applicable assessment fee and payment instructions. Fees are shared on enquiry.
4. Receive Your Assessment Link
After payment confirmation, the class-specific assessment link will be shared with you.
5. Personalised Review & Consultation
Once the assessment is completed, the findings become part of a broader guidance process.
We consider the assessment results alongside the student’s academic context, interests and individual circumstances to provide meaningful guidance — rather than simply handing over an automated report.
Ready to Begin?
Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child pick a stream?
The stream decision happens at the end of Class 10, but the thinking should begin earlier. Starting in Class 8 or 9 gives your child time to explore interests and strengths without the pressure of boards. In Class 10, we help families finalise a choice well before results, so the decision is based on aptitude, interests and goals, not just marks.
What does the assessment include?
The assessment explores your child’s career interests, learning preferences, academic patterns, and responses to stress and challenging situations. It uses established frameworks to help understand what interests your child, how they prefer to learn, their academic strengths and areas for development, and how they may respond when under pressure.
The process includes approximately one hour to complete the assessment, followed by a comprehensive written report covering all these aspects. This is followed by a one-on-one online or in-person counselling session with Shelly Chugh, former Senior Secondary School Principal and Educational Consultant, to discuss the findings, subject and stream options, and practical next steps.
The assessment is intended to support informed decisions about your child’s academic direction; it is not a fixed prediction of their future.
G. C
We had a wonderful experience with the career counseling services. The guidance was personalized, practical, and helped the student gain clarity about career options and future goals. What was especially valuable was the support extended to parents, helping us better understand and guide our child without unnecessary pressure. Professional, empathetic, and highly recommended for both students and parents.
Amit
Navigating the board years usually feels like walking through fog, but our one-on-one session with Shelly Ma’am changed everything. There is a profound difference between theoretical counseling and guidance rooted in decades of school leadership. You can immediately feel her background as a veteran principal—she doesn’t offer generic textbook advice; she brings real-world perspective and quiet reassurance. The roadmap she built for our child was structured, practical, and completely lifted our anxiety. If you have a child in Class 10 or 12 trying to figure out their next move, NextStep Career Solutions is simply in a league of its own.
