Raipur: In a state where many students struggle to find clear direction after school, LYD Careers — founded by Structural Engineer and Author Nishita Sharma — is quietly reshaping the way career decisions are made in Chhattisgarh. Backed by AI-driven assessments and expert mentorship, the platform has reported notable outcomes, including selections in ISRO, admissions into IIMs and NMIMS, and multiple placements above ₹20 LPA.
Sharma’s entry into career counseling did not come from theory but from lived experience. Before founding LYD Careers, she spent years designing infrastructure across the state, completing over 400 engineering projects in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh government. She began her career as an Assistant Professor, earned the title of Chartered Engineer (India), authored an international book on Structural Design Engineering, and published several Scopus-indexed research papers.
Yet, despite her achievements in engineering, one realization stayed with her.
“A building needs a strong foundation — so does a student’s career.”
Sharma often describes her transition through the language of engineering. Just as a structure collapses without stability, she observed that many students make career choices without clarity, self-awareness, or proper guidance.
This thinking eventually shaped LYD Careers, which now operates as both a counseling platform and a support system for students across Chhattisgarh.
A New Model for a New Generation
LYD Careers adopts a hybrid methodology:
- AI-based psychometric and aptitude evaluations
- Human expertise from trainers, academicians, and industry leaders
According to Sharma, the AI tools help identify deep-rooted strengths and personality traits, while experts ensure that the guidance remains practical, ethical, and realistic.
Education analysts note that such models are becoming essential in Tier-2 regions like Raipur, Durg, and Bilaspur, where awareness is growing but access to structured counseling is still limited.
Results That Reflect a Changing Trend
Students associated with LYD Careers have secured opportunities that are gradually redefining expectations within the state.
Recent outcomes include:
- ISRO selections
- Admissions to IIMs and NMIMS
- Top engineering and management offers crossing ₹20 lakh per annum
Parents in the region say that they have witnessed a visible shift in how students approach choices after interacting with the platform — a shift from guesswork to clarity.
A Personal Journey Behind the Platform
Sharma’s own journey continues to be a source of connection for students. Having come from a technical, research-oriented background, she relates strongly to the pressure students face to “choose correctly” without guidance. Her engineering experience, she says, taught her the importance of planning, structure, and long-term perspective — qualities she now applies to student mentoring.
“Engineering ne mujhe sikhaya ki har structure ka future uski foundation se decide hota hai,” she explains. “Wahi thought mujhe students ki taraf le aaya. Agar foundation strong ho, to career apne aap stable ban jata hai.”
Expanding Support Across Chhattisgarh
LYD Careers continues to work with school and college students across the state, offering structured counseling sessions, profile evaluations, and long-term career roadmaps. While the platform relies on technology, Sharma emphasizes that empathy and human understanding remain at the center of the process.
For students or parents looking for clarity about education, competitive exams, or future planning, LYD Careers remains accessible across Chhattisgarh.
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