Mumbai, Student wellbeing across India plummets from 62 per cent in Grade 8 to 43 per cent in senior grades, as anxiety, low energy, frustration, loneliness, and sadness peak among students in Grades 11 and 12, a study has stated.
“As students move through senior school, we see wellbeing, confidence and positive emotions decline, even as academic and career decisions become increasingly consequential. Findings from the ‘Student Well-being Pulse Report 2026’ showed that girls bear a heavier burden of anxiety and low confidence than boys, yet only six per cent of all surveyed students reach out to formal school counsellors for assistance. When students seek help, they most commonly turn to friends and family , and a smaller proportion also reach out to teachers and school counsellors , while 2 per cent seek support from therapists, it stated.
Because of unclear career guidance, only 52 per cent of students report receiving structured career counselling in school, while 33 per cent said they feel anxious specifically.
A global volunteer and member-driven education community, there was a consistent decline in wellbeing, happiness, confidence and motivation as students progressed through school, according to the study conducted by the IC3 Institute. At the same time, many students continue to carry their concerns on their own,” IC3 founder Ganesh Kohli said.
