A simple framework to evaluate whether your current investment in your child's education is actually aligned with a strong career outcome.
Not the degree title — the actual role. If the answer is vague ('something in business' / 'maybe engineering'), you don't have enough information yet.
Information GapNot what you heard — what LinkedIn job postings actually show. Many prestigious-sounding degrees have ₹3–5L starting salaries that haven't moved in a decade.
Reality CheckAsk for last year's placement report. Then verify it on LinkedIn — search alumni + graduation year + current role. The gap between reported and real placements can be significant.
Verification StepJEE/NEET/CLAT are high-stakes single-outcome bets. What happens if they don't clear? Has anyone mapped out an equally strong alternative?
Risk Management| Path | Total Cost | Average Starting Salary | 5-Year Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT/NIT Engineering | ₹8–12L | ₹6–15L | ₹20–50L (top 40% only) |
| Private Engineering College | ₹8–20L | ₹3–5L | ₹8–18L (skills-dependent) |
| NLU Law (CLAT) | ₹7–20L | ₹8–15L | ₹20–50L (specialisation-dependent) |
| IIM BBA (IPMAT) | ₹15–25L | ₹12–25L | ₹30–60L |
| Top Govt Arts College | ₹2–5L | ₹5–10L | ₹15–40L (path-dependent) |
| Study Abroad (Europe) | ₹12–25L | Depends on country | ₹25–60L (global mobility) |
A 90-minute session at AptiGuide has helped hundreds of families redirect their investment before it was too late — finding stronger paths, better-fit colleges, and more aligned career directions for their child.
Next Step
Comment ROI on the reel — Anshul will review your child's current plan and give you an honest assessment of whether it's optimally directed.