Psychometric
1,20,000+ respondents
RAPD Validation Study (v3.2)
Confirmatory factor analysis on a working-Indian sample. Cronbach's alpha across the four dimensions ranges 0.84–0.91. Predictive validity vs 18-month role retention: r = 0.62.
Research
Published evidence,
not marketing.
Six active research lines anchor every Dheya programme. We publish methodology, sample sizes, and the failure modes — not just the headlines.
Longitudinal
12,000+ professionals
BBD Syndrome — India (2024–25)
67% of working professionals aged 25–45 reported at least two of the three BBD markers in a typical quarter. Disengagement was the most predictive of attrition within 12 months.
Annual index
18,000+ students
Career Anxiety Index — Class 11–12
Career anxiety scores rose 41% YoY in 2025. Top drivers: information overload, decision loneliness, and the social-comparison reflex.
Market
15,524 occupations scored
AI-Proof Careers in India (2026 edition)
12 careers survive a 10-year automation horizon as genuinely AI-resilient. Clusters: high-trust care work, high-judgement governance, and high-craft creative leadership.
Compensation
28,100+ data points
India Career Salary Bands — 2026
Entry, mid, senior and top-decile pay across 16 high-demand careers. Mentor-verified. Updated quarterly.
Programme
1,800 mentees
7-D Mentoring Outcomes — Pilot Cohort
Across a 6-month pilot, mentees in the 7-D Journey scored 2.4x higher on decision-confidence than a matched single-session counselling control.
Latest research notes
11 published
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Multiple Intelligences and Career Guidance: Howard Gardner's Theory Applied to India
Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory gave millions of students permission to believe they were smart in ways their school report cards never acknowledged. But how does it hold up scientifically, and how should Indian students and parents actually use it for career plann
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IQ vs EQ: Which Matters More for Career Success in India? The Research
The debate between IQ and EQ has generated more career advice books than rigorous research. This article cuts through the noise to explain what the science actually shows about cognitive ability and emotional intelligence in Indian career contexts — and why the real answer depend
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Values-Based Career Planning: Why Work Values Are the Missing Piece
Most Indian career decisions are made on two criteria: salary and social status. These factors predict whether your parents will be satisfied, not whether you will be. Work values — what you genuinely need from work to feel fulfilled — are the missing piece in Indian career guida
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Study Abroad ROI for Indians: When It's Worth It and When It's Not
Over 1.3 million Indian students study abroad annually, many funding their education with loans they will spend years repaying. This honest ROI analysis breaks down the full cost by country, the salary realities after graduation, and the specific courses where overseas education
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MBA ROI in India 2026: Which B-Schools Actually Give the Best Return?
MBA marketing in India is sophisticated and often misleading — average salary figures that exclude non-placed students, median salaries inflated by international offers, and ROI calculations that ignore opportunity cost. This evidence-based analysis gives you the real numbers: wh
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Distance Education vs Regular Degree: Career Impact in India 2026
India's distance education system — led by IGNOU with 3.7 million students — offers accessible qualifications at low cost. But how do employers actually view these degrees? This honest analysis covers which distance qualifications open doors and which create barriers, and when di
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Engineering College ROI in India 2026: Is the Investment Worth It?
India produces 1.5 million engineering graduates every year, but the ROI varies dramatically by college tier, specialisation, and individual circumstances. This data-driven analysis breaks down the real costs and real placements at IITs, NITs, and private colleges — and tells you
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Online Degree Value in India 2026: Will Employers Actually Accept It?
India's online degree landscape transformed dramatically after NEP 2020. UGC-approved Online Only Universities now offer fully digital degrees that are legally equivalent to regular degrees. But legal equivalence and employer acceptance are different things. This guide tells you
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PhD in India 2026: Career Prospects, Salary and Is It Worth It?
A PhD in India takes 5–7 years of your career on a monthly stipend of ₹31,000–37,000. Is it worth it? The answer depends heavily on your field, your career target, and your supervisor. This research-backed guide covers realistic PhD timelines, post-PhD salaries across academia an
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How Accurate Are Career Assessment Tests? The Research-Based Answer
India's career assessment market is crowded with tests promising to reveal your ideal career. Some are grounded in decades of rigorous research. Many are little better than horoscopes dressed in scientific language. This research-based guide helps you distinguish signal from nois
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Strengths-Based Career Planning: The Complete India Guide 2026
Most career guidance focuses on fixing weaknesses. Strengths-based career planning turns this upside down: identify what you naturally do brilliantly and build a career around it. This complete guide explains the science behind CliftonStrengths and VIA, shows how to apply them in
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