Why Career Ahead
In print and online
Quarterly in print since July 2020, and every issue is free to read online.
A focused audience
Students and graduates, young professionals and career switchers, educators, mentors and leaders.
Read in classrooms
The print magazine is subscribed by schools and colleges in India.
Reach that is real
About 60K monthly visitors, 16,500+ stories, and a social following of 19.7K on Instagram, 4.1K on Facebook and 2,719 on LinkedIn (as of Oct 2026).
How it works
- You send the storyShare the people, programme or milestone you want to feature.
- We edit and label itOur editors shape it and mark it as Partner content.
- You approve the proofProof within 5 working days. Nothing goes live without your written approval.
- We publish and shareLive 2 working days after approval, then shared on our channels.
Annual Partner Programme 2026–27
For universities, colleges and schools. 12 months, payable in advance.
Online
₹12,999US$179A$269/ year
- Up to 12 labelled Partner pieces
- Institution profile page in the Campus section
- LinkedIn shares
Online + Spotlight
₹24,999US$369A$529/ year
- Everything in Online
- Quarter-page on the shared Campus Highlights print page in one issue
- 5 printed copies
Online + Print Article
₹49,999US$769A$1,099/ year
- Everything in Online + Spotlight
- A labelled one-page print article (600–700 words) in one issue
- 10 printed copies
Social packages
Sponsored content on our social channels, labelled as a paid partnership.
Sponsored Post
Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, plus a story share.
Price on request
Sponsored Reel
15–30 s on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, plus a YouTube Short.
Price on request
Leader Spotlight
A web feature, a carousel, a Reel and a week on our links page.
Price on request
Monthly Campaign
4 posts, 2 Reels and a report.
Price on request
Add-ons: a first-comment link, a feature on our links page, and print placement through the Partner Programme.
- 19.7KInstagram followers
- 4.1KFacebook followers
- 2,719LinkedIn followers
Social figures as of Oct 2026.
Editorial standards
- Clearly labelledEvery paid piece carries a Partner label (in line with ASCI guidelines) and its links are marked rel="sponsored".
- Your approval firstNothing goes live without your written approval.
- Our editorial callWe keep the right to edit or decline any piece.
- Verified recognitionAwards and accreditations are checked. NAAC grades appear only with a certificate, and we publish no rankings or "best" claims.
- No promised outcomesWe do not promise reach, traffic or admissions.
- First-hand voicesStories are told by the people who lived them, edited for clarity.
On our covers
Past cover contributors include Amitabh Kant, Justice Kaul, Keith Krach, Roopa Kudva and Josh Powell.
Edtech, career-services, corporate and leadership brands
Tell us what you want to achieve and we will suggest options across the website, social channels and print.
Let's tell your story, first-hand
Email info@careeraheadonline.com or call +91 8800 72 4443.