The purpose of this research was to rigorously identify and investigate the guidance needs of Class X students in schools governed by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi. Class X is a turning point in the educational life of a student with more pressure from board examinations and important decisions to choose future education and vocational directions. This study was conducted with the purpose of determining the precise areas where guided intervention is needed most for adolescents who have distinctive challenges in the urban scenario of Delhi, especially within the government school system. The study followed a descriptive survey design and made use of a specially designed or adapted Guidance Need Inventory, conducted among a representative sample of Class X students of different Department of Education schools. The inventory assessed student needs across five major areas: Physical, Social, Psychological, Educational, and Vocational. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations) to assess the degree of need in each area, and inferential statistics (e.g., ANOVA) to explore variations associated with demographic variables such as gender and school location. The results offer empirical evidence to inform planning and delivery of targeted guidance programs in Department of Education schools. The central aim is to improve student wellbeing, support academic achievement, and enable informed choices.