The article comprehensively examines the impact of the mentoring system in higher education institutions on students' professional and personal development. The mentoring process not only enhances students' academic achievements but also positively affects their social adaptation and helps them feel more confident in the educational environment. The article analyzes various forms of mentoring—individual, group, and online—and their effectiveness. Each form addresses specific student needs and helps unlock their potential. The contribution of the mentoring system is also highlighted, emphasizing that it goes beyond academic support to play a vital role in developing critical thinking, decision-making, and personal responsibility. Through concrete examples, the author demonstrates the significance of mentoring tools and methods in fostering students' personal growth and achieving professional goals. The continuity and reliability of mentoring relationships contribute to improved self-esteem, increased motivation, and clearer career orientation. The article particularly emphasizes the importance of establishing a trusting relationship between mentor and student as a key factor in enhancing the quality of education in higher institutions.

TOGAIBAYEVA A.K.

Candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor of the Department of General Pedagogy and Pedagogy and Education Management, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

E-mail: aikat_76@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2071-9536

MUKHAEVA T.S.

Master's student, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

E-mail: toka.mukaevaa@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2841-7621

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