​JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN GENERAL, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

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Vol.1, Issue.1, Jan-Mar 2025

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Counselling in Degree Colleges in India: A brief Review T.Sujatha

Government Degree College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

Abstract

India’s higher education environment is rapidly evolving, bringing with it a set of complex challenges for students— ranging from academic stress to mental health concerns and career uncertainties. Guidance and counselling services serve as essential mechanisms to assist students in navigating these challenges. This paper offers an indepth analysis of the role of counselling in Indian degree colleges by reviewing existing policies, current practices, and institutional models. It highlights the significant gaps in the availability and effectiveness of these services and offers practical recommendations to make guidance and counselling a foundational aspect of undergraduate education in India.

 

Key Words:

Student counselling, Guidance, Current practices, Degree Colleges,, Teachers and students.

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