International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Ranjana, Suman Prasad Maurya, Akanksha Yadav and Arti

abstract
The research delves into the multifaceted factors affecting the academic achievement of undergraduate college students in Ayodhya district, Eastern Uttar Pradeshwith A sample of 300 students from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. The students were proportionally and randomly selected from four college of the University to represent the undergraduate population. Leveraging the students' most recent examination scores as benchmarks, a structured questionnaire was developed to gauge the influence of various factors on academic performance. The questionnaire covered factors such as Family Dynamics, Self-assessment, Institutional support, Peer Group & Social Circle, Technology & Digital Influence, Stress Management, Study Habits & Time Management, and Governmental Policies & Support. Employing multivariate regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05, the study scrutinized the significance of these factors. The study found that factors including Family Dynamics, Self-assessment, Institutional support, Peer Group & Social Circle, Technology & Digital Influence, Stress Management, Study Habits & Time Management, and Governmental Policies & Support collectively account for 80.36% of the variation in students' academic performance. This underscores the multifaceted nature of academic achievement determinants. Thus, the research sheds light on the paramount importance of fostering conducive environments within families, promoting self-assessment practices, enhancing institutional support systems, nurturing positive peer relationships and social circle, leveraging technology, implementing stress management techniques, cultivating effective study habits, managing time efficiently, and ensuring supportive governmental policies. The findings underscore the necessity for holistic interventions targeting diverse aspects of students' lives to foster academic success and enhance educational outcomes in the region.