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The Bridge Between
Ambition and Access

Millions of students in India want to move ahead—but lack clear, affordable guidance after Class 10 and 12.

YourCareerBuddy brings careers, colleges, scholarships, and earn-while-you-learn options together in one simple, student-friendly platform—built for those who are often left behind. 

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The Problem

  • If a student doesn’t know what to do after Class 10 or 12—is it their failure, or ours?
  • Out of every 100 students who enter Class 10, only ~28 reach higher education (AISHE 2021–22).
  • Most students don’t drop out due to lack of talent. They drop out because they are forced to make life-defining decisions without counselors, reliable information on government colleges, scholarships, or realistic earning pathways.

This silent gap is what YourCareerBuddy is designed to solve

The Solution

Most platforms are built for the top 10%—English-speaking, well-resourced students.
YourCareerBuddy is built for everyone else.

Discover

Understand yourself and explore what’s possible

  • Gamified Interest Quiz: A simple, persona-based assessment that helps students identify strengths and interests—without complex forms or language barriers.
  • Career Pathways Library: A structured view of all post-school options, including:
  • Degree-based careers (Science, Commerce, Arts, professional fields)
  • Vocational and skill-based pathways (ITI, Polytechnic, diplomas)
  • Apprenticeships and earn-while-you-learn options
  • Part-time and entry-level work linked to long-term skill growth

Decide

Choose options that fit real financial and academic constraints

  • Affordability-First College Discovery : Colleges are not ranked by prestige or ad spend—but by cost, accessibility, and relevance.
  • Government & aided colleges
  • Affordable private institutions
  • Location and eligibility clarity
  • Scholarship Finder: Integrated access to NSP and Buddy4Study, helping students identify scholarships they are actually eligible for.

Apply

Act at the right time, without missing deadlines

  • Exam & Scholarship Alerts
  • Timely reminders for entrance exams, admissions, and scholarship deadlines – so students don’t lose opportunities due to lack of information
  • Learn & Earn Opportunities
  • Access to short courses, internships, and skill-linked earning options that help students continue learning while managing financial pressure

Designed for Real Constraints

Feature The Market Standard The YourCareerBuddy Way
Language English-first platforms Vernacular & audio-friendly design
College Focus Lead generation for private colleges Affordability, scholarships, and livelihoods
Accessibility App-store dependent Field-first delivery via schools & NGO partners
Guidance Approach One-size-fits-all advice Context-aware, practical pathways
Student Type Top 10% English-speaking students Everyone—especially the underserved

The Team

Core Leadership

Sheetal Kalra – Founder & Product Lead

Advisors

Sarika Atri – Senior Advisor, Technology & Scalability

Advisors

Ruchi Tandon – Senior Advisor, Product & Strategy

Senior Leadership Group (Pro Bono)

Rajesh Naik - CTO

Senior Leadership Group (Pro Bono)

Amita - Director of Engineering

Senior Leadership Group (Pro Bono)

Monica Popuri - Head of AI Engineering

Engineering Team

Nayan Raj – Full Stack Engineering Associate

Engineering Team

Amit Kumar Yadav – Full Stack Engineering Associate

Join the bridge

We are currently piloting in Karnataka and expanding to North India.

For NGOs & Schools:

  • Integrate YourCareerBuddy into your digital literacy or life-skills programs—and give students a tool to plan their own future.

For Funders & CSR Partners:

  • Help us scale a lean, high-impact model that delivers meaningful career guidance at a reasonable cost.
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