Abstract: Choosing an appropriate career path after completing secondary education is one of the most challenging decisions for students. Many students face confusion due to the lack of proper guidance and centralized information regarding courses, colleges, entrance examinations, and career opportunities. Traditional career counseling methods are often limited in accessibility and may not provide structured guidance to all students. To address this issue, this paper presents a web-based platform called Higher Education Mentor, which provides a structured educational roadmap for students after the completion of 10th class or Intermediate education.

The proposed system integrates information about courses, career paths, entrance examinations, and colleges into a single platform to help students explore their academic opportunities effectively. The platform is developed using modern web technologies including Next.js and React for the frontend, Spring Boot for the backend, and MongoDB for database management. The system allows users to select their educational background and interests and then generates a step-by-step roadmap that guides them toward suitable higher education options.

The developed platform offers a user-friendly interface, scalable architecture, and efficient information retrieval system. By providing centralized and structured educational guidance, the system helps students make informed decisions regarding their future academic and career paths.

Keywords: Career Guidance System, Higher Education Mentor, Educational Roadmap, Web Application, Next.js, Spring Boot, MongoDB.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2026.13389