India, June 17 -- Parents continue to play the most influential role in shaping higher education and career decisions, according to College Vidya's Career Guidance Gap Report, which examines how learners choose degrees and who guides them through these choices.
The report found that 54.2% of respondents were primarily influenced by a parent while making their career decision. Fathers emerged as the single biggest influence at 33.3%, followed by mothers at 20.9%. Another 11.2% cited relatives such as uncles, aunts or other family members as the biggest influence.
The findings suggest that for many learners, career decisions continue to be shaped within the family, often before students consult trained counselors, teachers, industry profess...