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India faces a concerning rise in student suicides, prompting the Supreme Court to mandate mental health support in educational institutions. Experts emphasize integrating mental well-being and career guidance into the school system. They advocate for early intervention, comprehensive career exposure, and a supportive school culture to equip students for life's challenges.

They did everything right. From cracking exams and earning degrees to landing jobs. But somewhere between success and satisfaction, they lost direction. This is the quarter-life crisis that so many of India's graduates are facing -- a quiet crisis no one prepared us for.

As the IC3 Movement enters its 10th year, the 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo in Mumbai stands as a defining moment, bringing together over 1,500 educators, counselors, university representatives, and changemakers from across 95 countries of the world.

IC3 Conferences Have Impacted Over 3.3 Million Students Across 104 Countries. “Counseling as a Culture” to be the Central Theme for IC3’s 2025 Conference. Third Edition of Student Suicides Report and Fifth Student Quest Survey to be Released

शिक्षा का स्तर बच्चों की समझ से तय होता है इसलिए सिलेबस नहीं Subjects पर बच्चों की पकड़ जरुरी है. तो आज बात एजुकेशन सिस्टम की परख की. तो क्या कहता है बच्चों की समझ का गुणा-गणित, रियलिटी चेक के टेबल टेस्ट में हमारा स्कूली शिक्षा का सिस्टम कहां ठहरता है. आज इसी मुद्दे पर बात करेंगे. दरअसल स्कूली शिक्षा की क्वालिटी को जांचने के लिए शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने देशभर के सरकारी, प्राइवेट और सहायता प्राप्त स्कूलों में एक सर्वे कराया जिसमें कई दिलचस्प बातें सामने आईं. इस सर्वे के नतीजों पर हम चर्चा करेंगे. साथ ही जानेंगे कि इस रियलिटी स्टेट में हमारा एजुकेशन सिस्टम कहां पास हुआ और कहां फेल. साथ ही बात NEP (new Education Policy ) की भी करेंगे जिसमें किताबी शिक्षा से ज्याद प्रोफेशन्ल और बच्चों के ओवर ऑल devolopment पर बात हो रही है.

Mr. Khan and Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, discuss the role of storytelling and counselling in our learning environment. Mr. Khan shares personal experiences and calls for empathy-driven education systems. Conversation highlights the importance of mental health, neurodiversity, and early interventions through a counselling-led approach

A sudden US policy shift targeting international students at Harvard has left many in shock and scrambling for options. With academic dreams and career plans hanging in the balance, students are calling for urgent support and clarity.

Exams not only test one's knowledge but also patience, focus, and emotional resilience. Amid exam stress, students often forget the most essential tool for success: the ability to stay present in the moment.

Every year, as board exam results are announced, social media lights up with celebratory posts, rank announcements, and comparison charts. Alongside the celebration, however, an invisible storm brews of anxiety, self-doubt, and fear of judgment...

This Mother's Day, it's time to recognise mothers as vital mental health first responders for children. Their instinctive support must now be strengthened with knowledge, training, and systemic collaboration.

The panel will seek to understand the causes of suicide among students and formulate recommendations for prevention. Dinesh C Sharma reports.

The IC3 Movement has announced that registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are currently open.

The IC3 Movement has announced that registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are currently open. The event is scheduled for August 20-21 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

The 2025 IC3 Regional Forum reached Bhopal, bringing together educators, counselors, and representatives from leading institutions across Madhya Pradesh in the region to discuss the importance of career counseling and student well-being.

The 2025 IC3 Regional Forum reached Bhopal, bringing together educators, counselors, and representatives from leading institutions across Madhya Pradesh in the region to discuss the importance of career counseling and student well-being.

The upcoming Union Budget for FY25-26, set for February 1st, is drawing keen attention from all corners of India’s economy. Industries spanning infrastructure, IT, telecom, agriculture, healthcare, human resources, and education are on high alert, anticipating how the government’s fiscal strategy will shape their futures.

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, leaders highlight priorities to boost education, innovation, and global competitiveness.

According to the IC3 Institute’s report, “Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India,” student suicides have nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from 6,654 in 2012 to 13,044 in 2022

In a world that demands adaptability and resilience, the role of career counselling in shaping the next generation of global leaders cannot be overstated.

On this World Mental Health Day, it is vital to reflect on the state of our education system and the impact it has on student well-being

Over the last two decades, student suicides have increased by 4 per cent annually, double the rate of overall suicides in the country

Recent incidents of student suicides in India highlight the growing mental health crisis among the youth. Despite efforts to address the issue, factors like academic pressure, lack of support, and stigma around mental health continue to contribute to this alarming trend.

Career counselling transforms learning by focusing on students' strengths, guiding personal and professional growth beyond academic grades. It fosters competency-based education, helping students develop real-world skills for a successful and fulfilling future.

Reflecting on the role of empathy in education reveals how counseling can nurture children’s emotional intelligence and adaptability, fostering a more balanced and joyful learning experience.

In a country where education is often seen as the primary pathway to success, students grapple with intense academic pressure and career expectations, and societal demands.

Findings from the IC3 Institute’s 2024 Annual Student Quest Report highlighted that 83 per cent of counsellors and 81 per cent of students emphasised the significance of aligning personal values such as passion, purpose, and aptitude with career choices