It gives us immense pleasure to write the preface of First edition of the book "Guidance and Counselling". In this present era human life has become complex and without guidance and counseling it is impossible to the individual to know where to enter the waters or in which direction to swim, this book is important and useful for the aspirants those seeking guidance and counseling as a professional point of view. We tried to present comprehensive, compact and up to date knowledge about this subject. It caters the need of both levels B.Ed. and M.Ed. students. The present book has been designed to equip young students with as much knowledge on all topics as is desirable from the angle of brilliant success is guidance and counseling.

We will feel extremely rewarded if our work satisfies the readers. Suggestions for further improvement of the book will be gratefully acknowledged.