A STUDY ON STUDENT PERCEPTION IN COMPETITIVE

EXAMINATION AMONG THE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN

KARAIKUDI.
A PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by
M. MANJULAMANI REG.NO. (0120153016),
R. MEENAKSHI REG.NO. (0120153017),
M. MONISHA REG.NO. (0120153018),
In partial fulfilment for the award of the bachelor degree
In
Business Administration
Under the Guidance of
Ms. P. PRIYADHARSHINI M.B.A.,

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ALAGAPPA GOVT.ARTS COLLEGE, KARAIKUDI-630 003
APRIL -2023.
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PERCEPTION IN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION AMONG THE
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN KARAIKUDI” Submitted for the award of
bachelor degree in business administration of Alagappa University, Karaikudi is
a bonafide field work done by Ms.M.MANJULAMANI (0120153016),
Ms.R.MEENAKSHI (0120153017), Ms.M.MONISHA (0120153018), Under
my supervision. Further certified, that to the best of my knowledge the work
reported herein does not form part of any other institute.

Dr. M. THIAGARAJAN Ms. P.

PRIYADHARSHINI
Head of the Department Project Guide
Department of Business Administration Department of Business
Alagappa Govt. Arts College Administration
Karaikudi-630 003. Alagappa Govt. Arts College
Karaikudi-630 003.

Submitted for the viva voce examination held on

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 DECLARATION

We, Ms. M.MANJULAMANI, Ms. R.MEENAKSHI, Ms. M.MONISHA III

YEAR BBA Students of Alagappa Govt. Arts College, would like to declare
that the project work entitled, “A STUDY ON STUDENT PERCEPTION IN
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION AMONG THE COLLEGE STUDENTS
IN KARAIKUDI” being submitted to Alagappa University for the award of
BBA degree under the faculty of management studies is the outcome original
work done by us under the supervision of Ms. P.PRIYADHARSHINI,
M.B.A., Department of Business Administration, Alagappa Govt. Arts College,
Karaikudi, 630003. This work did not from part of any project report submitted
for the award of any degree, diploma, conferred by any University of
Institution.

PLACE: Karaikudi M.MANJULAMANI

DATE:

R.MEENAKSHI

M.MONISHA
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to express my gratitude to our Institution and Principal

Dr.A.PETHALAKSHMI M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD., and Head of the Department
Dr.M.THIAGARAJAN M.A., M.B.A., M.Phil., PhD. , for timely advice and support
given to me right from the initial stage of project.

We take this grand opportunity to record my everlasting thanks and hearty

feeling of gratitude to my project guide Ms. P.PRIYADHARSHINI M.B.A., for the
valuable suggestions.

We express my sincere thanks to for allowing us to do this project in the

esteemed organization and for valuable guidance.

We also thank my faculty members of Department of Business Administration.

This work will be incomplete if I fail to thanks our family and friends for their
moral support. I also thank the almighty for making me complete this project
successfully.

M.MANJULAMANI

R. MEENAKSHI

M.MONISHA
 CONTENT

CHAPTER NO TITLE PAGE NO

1 Chapter-1 Introduction 1-6

2 Chapter-2 Objectives of the Study 7

3 Chapter-3 Research Methodology 8-9

4 Chapter-4 Data analysis & Interpretation 10-28

5 Chapter-5 Summary of Findings, Suggestion 29-31

and Conclusion
6 Chapter-6 Bibliography 32

7 Chapter-7 Appendix 33-36

TABLE NO LIST OF PARTICIPANTS PAGE NO

4.1 Age-wise classification 10

4.2 Gender-wise classification 11

4.3 Educational Qualification 12

4.4 College Type 13
4.5 Interest in Government jobs 14
4.6 Interested in preparing for competitive exams 15
4.7 Aware of competitive exams 16

4.8 Important factor s to prepare for competitive exams 17

4.9 Rank the following 18

4.10 Perception about Competitive examination Coaching 19

Centre
4.11 Prepare for any competitive exams 20

4.12 Competitive exams do you want to choose 21

4.13 Source is most helpful for preparation 22

4.14 Barriers mostly faced by candidate 23

4.15 Full form of UPSC 24

4.16 Kind of people is more awareness in competitive exam 25

4.17 Your family influence for career choice 26

4.18 From your educational institution do you get any 27

encouragement for competitive exams
4.19 Recommend the competitive examination to others 28
CHAPTER-I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 HISTORY OF COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

For this purpose, a Civil Service Commission was setup in 1854 in London and
competitive examinations were started in 1855. Henry A. Fischel. An American
businessman and philanthropist, was the first person who invented exams, and Imperial
Examinations. The study titled “Students Awareness about the competitive examination”
mainly focused on students to create attention towards various government examination
such as TNPSC, IBPS, SSC, RRB and UPSC conducting under government departments
which helps to step up their career into strong enough. To structure this study in a
qualitative manner, the exploratory research methodology is used through questionnaire
survey. The survey is conducted with 120 respondents and the convenience sampling is
treated in this study. The facts for this study are collected using both primary and
secondary data collection method and it is analysed and interpreted using statistical tools
like percentage analysis asking and chi-square test.

1.2 ABOUT COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

A competitive examination is an examination where candidates are ranked based on
their knowledge, will power shows in the examination. There are various competitive
examinations held for various posts at different sectors. Some of the competitive exams
are held by Colleges, Universities or Institutions as entrance exams to select eligible
candidates for particular courses or positions. Other type of exams like TNPSC (Tamil
Nadu Public Service Commission), SSC (Staff Selection Commission), UPSC (Union
Public Service Commission), RRB (Railway Recruitment Board), IBPS (Institute of
Banking Personnel Selection), are the examinations for fulfilling required positions in
public sectors. In this research, the government examinations under taken by the study
determine student awareness and attitude towards it. These various selections in public
sector have some eligibility criteria or instructions in conducting and selecting candidates
to attend exam and positions vacant. In that same way there was an easy criterion to be
follow for preparing exam or simply say steps to prepare for those government
examinations.
 If you have written any examination before or planning to take those exams in near
future but don’t have idea how to prepare for the exams, then following steps will help for
making the preparation into best way along with expecting fair amount of luck. The steps
are,

1.3 STEPS OF PREPARATION

1.3.1. REFERENCE, IS THE BEST TEST FOR YOU

Before choosing the type of government exam to attend or before preparation

begins for that exam, check whether the exam you selected suits for you in some eligibility
criteria like education level, percentage of marks required, grade point required or need any
experience, eligibility in age level so on that applies to exam selected.

1.3.2. GO BACK WITH YOUR FUNDAMENTAL

Once you come to know that you qualify for the exam chooses, it is important to
push up on fundamentals with text book, notes studied at grade school either it is
Mathematics, Science, English or with the subjects like Social Studies, General Knowledge.

1.3.3 BE UPTO DATE

Keen your knowledge up to date in area of general awareness, current affairs and
also check frequently on changes in the examination’s announcement or any other upcoming
exams might suitable for your qualification.

1.3.4. SET TIMING FOR PREPARATION

You can also prepare without pay for any coaching class if you aware of
complete syllabus. In such government exams timing in answering questions is necessary.
To get familiar with syllabus and to make fast answering, allot time yourself for mock test by
sample questions at home and also take free online exams by yourself.

1.3.5. BE POSITIVE AND GO EASY ON YOURSELF

First be thinking positive and have faith in yourself. Do yoga and regular
exercise to boost your mental ability as well as physical strength. Stay healthy while
preparing for exams. You should not lose your faith if you fail in first attempt, instead be
patient and seek help from seniors. Then the result of test will be all that you do.
1.4 ORAL AND INFORMAL EXAMINATIONS
Informal, unofficial, and non-standardized tests and testing systems have existed
throughout history. For example, tests of skill such as archery contests have existed in
China since the Zhou dynasty (or, more mythologically, Yao). Oral exams were
administered in various parts of the world including ancient China and Europe.
A precursor to the later Chinese imperial examinations was in place since the Han
dynasty, during which the Confucian characteristic of the examinations was determined.
However, these examinations did not offer an official avenue to government
appointment, the majority of which were filled through recommendations based on
qualities such as social status, morals, and ability.

1.5 SCOPE
 This study is to make understand about the importance of government
examinations.
 This study may influence the awareness of sources available for various
competitive examinations.
 This research mainly focused on creates attention of students towards various
government examinations.

1.6 LIMITATIONS
 The period of study and the number of respondents is limited.
 The area of study is limited due to time lag.
 The respondent may be providing bias information.
 Some of the respondents may not be response.
 The researcher is faced difficult to collect the data from the various college
schedules.
1.7 LIST OF COMPETITIVE EXAMS IN INDIA

 Civil Service Examination (UPSC)

 Indian Economic Service Examination (IES)

 Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

 Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS)

 National Defence Academy Examination (NDA)

 Food Corporation of India Examination (FCI)

 Institute of Banking Personnel Selection-Probationary Officers (IBPS)

 State Bank of India-Probationary Officers
 Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

 Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)

 Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

 Xavier Admission Test (XAT)

 Common Admission Test (CAT)

1.8 BENEFICIAL TIPS FOR CLEARING COMPETITIVE EXAMS

1.8.1 Thorough Revision: Revising the topics helps student gain more confidence to attempt
any related question in the exam. Timely revision helps reduce the anxiety and stress levels a
student is likely to have during the exams.
1.8.2 Set Targets for Yourself: You must adhere to a strict routine when learning. Make
sure your objectives align with your academic schedule and other responsibilities.
1.8.3 Practice Time Management: Making a weekly calendar will enable you to see how
much time you devote to your daily and weekly academic and extra-curricular activities as
well as how much free time you have before taking on any new responsibilities. Schedule
some time to relax and get your thoughts clean.
1.8.4 Refer to the study materials: Lessons, notes, chapters, questions and answers, videos,
and past papers are all included in the study resources. It also covers learning methods from
other sources, such as books and websites, asking friends for assistance, and getting
assistance from others.
1.8.5 Mock exams: It helps to be familiar with the format of the test. Mock exams are
designed to give the applicant a sense of the exam. It is simpler to solve test issues when
their preparation is examined. But answering all of them in a short amount of time is
challenging. Students can improve their performance in the real test environment by
attempting to solve sample problems in a certain amount of time.
1.8.6 Exam day: Make sure you review all of the material from the previous two years in the
weeks leading up to the test. Be calm before and during the exam; answer the questions
slowly. Check your hall ticket and any necessary stationeries twice. Keep in mind that if you
gave it you’re all during the previous year, you have nothing to be afraid of. Only your effort
will determine your outcome; the rest is up to chance.

1.9 PREPARATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS

1.9.1 Plan Well: A well-laid plan means half of the job is done. Familiarize yourself with a
schedule of exams that you are attempting. Calculate time and create a proper study plan.
1.9.2 Time Management: It is important to manage your time wisely and smartly in order to
achieve success. In order to avoid chaos and distractions in your daily routine separate some
time for study, recreation, and various other activities. Try to make the optimum use of your
time.
1.9.3 Choose subjects wisely: It is important to wisely choose the subject you find yourself
most comfortable in. Many students have described this as a crucial point in order to attain
success.
1.9.4 Shorter Study: Studying till the last minute would only lead to stress and exhaustion
and even confusion. Before formulating your study plan, pick the examination syllabus and
measure your comfort level in each section. Students should give extra time to weak areas on
a daily basis rather than in one go.
1.9.5 Mock Papers: Practicing previous year sample papers would be really helpful. This
will give you an idea about the exam pattern and would force you to practice within the given
time frame. Solving sample test papers would also improve your speed and time management
skills.
1.9.6 Motivation: Draw motivation from teachers, seniors, family members and so on.
Always remember that motivation will always inspire you to attain goals. In addition,
interviews of past toppers in competitive examinations should be carefully studied and
important tips and instructions should be implemented.
1.10 CURRENT SITUATION

 Employment is generated by the emergence of new ways of life.

 Service sector as the greatest engine for the job creation.
 Shortage of skilled workers, not shortage of jobs.
 Full competitions-everywhere.
 CHAPTER-II

2.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 To analyse the perception about the competitive examination among college

students.
 To motivate the students to prepare for competitive exams.
 To create awareness among students about their competitive exams.
 To help learners make appropriate and realistic career choices and career
direction.
 To summary of finding and success.
 CHAPTER-III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

To use the proper methodology is an essential part of any research. In order to conduct the
research study, scientifically measures and methods are to be followed.
There are two types of research methods,
 Exploratory research
 Descriptive research

3.1 Exploratory research

Exploratory research defined as the initial research into a hypothetical or theoretical
idea. Most often exploratory research lays the initial surround work for future research.

3.2 Descriptive research

Descriptive research defined as attempt to explore and explain while providing
additional information about a topic.

3.3 Area of the study

The area of the study conducted in Karaikudi Taluk which is “college students”.

3.4 Period of the study

The present study covers the period during Feb to April, 2023.

3.5 Primary Data

The new data or fresh data is called primary data. The researcher has collected
primary data through the questionnaire distributed to the college students Karaikudi.

3.6 Secondary Data

Secondary data means data that are already available. The data were collected from
various secondary sources like journals, books, newspapers and competitive exams websites.

3.7 Sample design

 Descriptive study is taken for the research. The sample design of this study is
convenience sample design. The questionnaire was collected from the students who were
answered at their convenience.

3.8 Sample size

The sample size of the study is 120 respondents. The questionnaire was distributed in
120 college students in Karaikudi. Due to time constraint and monetary concern only 120
students were approach.

3.9 Sample area

 Alagappa Govt. Arts College Karaikudi.
 Alagappa Engineering College Karaikudi.

3.10 Statistical tools used for analysis

The collected data were analysis and presented in the form of tables to suit the study
and also interpret the results. The following tools were used to analysis the data.
 Percentage analysis
 Ranking methods

3.11 Limitations of the study

 The study was carried out only selected area in Karaikudi Taluk.
 There is personal bias in information provided by the respondents.
 The researcher is difficult to meet the respondents due to their college schedules.
 CHAPTER -IV
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
(Percentage Analysis)

PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS:
It refers to a special kind of rates, percentage are used in making comparison
between two or more series of data. A percentage is used to determine relationship between
the series.

Number of respondents

Simple Percentage = _____________________________ × 100

Total Number of respondents

4.1 Age
Age Frequency Percentage (%)
17-20 90 75
21-23 26 21.6
24-26 2 1.7
Above 26 2 1.7
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Da
 AGE

17-20 21-23 24-26 ABOVE 26

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 75% of the respondents are 17-20 years and 21.6% of the
respondents are 21-23 years and 1.7% of respondents are 24-26 years, above 26.
4.2 Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage (%)
Male 27 22.5
Female 93 77.5
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

GENDER
100
80
60
40
20
0
MALE FEMALE

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that77.5% of respondents are female, and 22.5% of the
respondents are male.
4.3 Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification Frequency Percentage (%)
Management (B. Com & BBA) 56 46.7
Arts 29 24.1
Science 32 26.7
Engineering 2 1.7
Others 1 0.8
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Management Arts Science Engineering Others
(B.Com & BBA)

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 46.7% of respondents are management (B.Com & BBA) and
24.1% of respondents are Arts and 26.7% of respondents are Science and 1.7% of the
respondents are Engineering and 0.8 of respondents are Others.

4.4 College Type

College Type Frequency Percentage (%)
Government 111 92.5
Aided 9 7.5
Self- Finance 0 0
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

COLLEGE TYPE

Self-Finance

Aided

Government

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that the 92.5% of the respondents are Government and 7.5% of
the respondents are Aided and 0% of the respondents are Self-Finance.
4.5 Interest in Government jobs
Interest in Government Frequency Percentage (%)
jobs
Yes 109 90.8
No 11 9.2
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

INTEREST IN GOVERNMENT JOBS

100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Yes
No
INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 90.8% of the respondents are Yes Interested in Government
Jobs and 9.2% of the respondents are No, Not Interested in Government Jobs.

4.6 Interested in preparing for competitive exams

Interested in preparing for Frequency Percentage (%)
competitive exams
Yes 97 80.8
No 23 19.2
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

INTERESTED IN PREPARING FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 80.8% of the respondents are Yes, Interested in preparing
for competitive exams and 19.2% of the respondents are No, Not interested in preparing for
competitive exams.

4.7 Aware of competitive exams

Aware of competitive exams Frequency Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 5 4.2
Agree 24 20
Neutral 9 7.5
Disagree 60 50
Strongly Disagree 22 18.3
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 4.2% of the respondents are Strongly Agree of competitive
exam and 20% of the respondents are Agree of competitive exam and 7.5% of the
respondents are Neutral of competitive exam and 50% of the respondents are Disagree of
competitive exam and 18% of the respondents are Strongly Disagree of competitive exam.

4.8 Important factor s to prepare for competitive exams

Important factors to Frequency Percentage (%)
prepare for competitive
exams
Family support 21 17.5
Self-confidence 49 40.8
Self-interest 41 34.2
Patience 9 7.5
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 IMPORTANT FACTORS TO PREPARE FOR COMPETITIVE
EXAMS

Patience

Self-interest

Self-confidence

Family support

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 17.5% of the respondents are Family support to prepare for
competitive exam and 40.8% of the respondents are Self-confidence to prepare for
competitive exam and 34.2% of the respondents are Self-interest to prepare for competitive
exam and 7.5% of the respondents are Patience to prepare for competitive exam.

4.9 Rank the following

Important factors to Rank
prepare for competitive
exams
Family support 3
Self-confidence 2
Self-interest 1
Patience 4

Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 3rd Rank of the respondents are Family support to prepare
for competitive exam and 2nd Rank of the respondents are Self-confidence to prepare for
competitive exam and 1st Rank of the respondents are Self-interest to prepare for competitive
exam and 4th Rank of the respondents are Patience to prepare for competitive exam.

4.10 Perception about Competitive examination Coaching Centre

Perception about Frequency Percentage (%)
competitive examination
Coaching Centre
Excellent 10 8.3
Good 75 62.5
Average 29 24.2
Poor 6 5
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 PERCEPTION ABOUT COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION COACH-
ING CENTRE

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
Excellent Good Average Poor

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 8.3% of the respondents are Excellent in competitive
examination of Coaching centre and 62.5% of the respondents are Good in competitive
examination of Coaching centre and 24.2% of the respondents are Average in competitive
examination of Coaching centre and 5% of the respondents are poor in competitive
examination of Coaching centre.

4.11 Prepare for any competitive exams

Prepare for any Frequency Percentage (%)
competitive exams
Yes 68 56.7
No 52 43.3
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 PREPARING FOR ANY COMPETITIVE EXAMS

No

Yes

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 56.7% of the respondents are Yes in prepare for competitive
exam and 43.3% of the respondents are No in prepare for competitive exam.

4.12 Competitive exams do you want to choose

Competitive exams do you Frequency Percentage (%)
want to choose
TNPSC 72 60
UPSC 14 11.7
RRB 20 16.6
SSC 3 2.5
IBPS 5 4.2
Others 6 5
Total 120 100
Source: Primary Data

COMPETITIVE EXAMS DO YOU WANT TO CHOOSE

70 12

60 10

50
8
40
6
30
4
20

10 2

0 0
TNPSC UPSC RRB SSC IBPS Others

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 60% of the respondents are TNPSC want to choose the
competitive exam and 11.7% of the respondents are UPSC want to choose the competitive
exam and 16.6% of the respondents are RRB want to choose the competitive exam and 2.5%
of the respondents are SSC want to choose the competitive exam and 4.2% of the respondents
are IBPS want to choose the competitive exam and 5% of the respondents are others want to
choose the competitive exam.

4.13 Which source is most helpful for preparation

Source is most helpful for Frequency Percentage (%)
preparation
Institute 14 11.7
Magazine 4 3.3
Books 69 57.5
Mobile 33 27.5
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 SOURCE IS MOST HELPFUL FOR PREPARATION

12%
28% 3%

57%

Institute Magazine Books Mobile

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 11.7% of the respondents are Institute, sources for
preparation and 3.3% of the respondents are Magazine, sources for preparation and 57.5% of
the respondents are Books, sources for preparation and 27.5% of the respondents are Mobile,
sources for preparation.

4.14 Barriers mostly faced by candidate

Barriers mostly faced by Frequency Percentage (%)
candidate
Lack of awareness 34 28.3
Distance of exam centre 32 26.7
Unknown Academy 13 10.8
Non-availability of material 41 34.2
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 BARRIERS MOSTLY FACED BY CANDIDATE

Non-availability of material

Unknown Academy

Distance of exam centre

Lack of awareness

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 28.3% of the respondents are Lack of awareness, barriers
faced by candidate and 26.7% of the respondents are Distance of exam centre, barriers faced
by candidate and 10.8% of the respondents are Unknown Academy, barriers faced by
candidate and 34.2% of respondents are Non-availability of material, barriers faced by
candidate.

4.15 Full form of UPSC

Full form of UPSC Frequency Percentage (%)
Union Public Service 111 92.5
Commission
Union People Service 4 3.3
Commission
United Public Service 5 4.2
Commission
United People Service 0 0
 Commission
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

FULL FORM OF UPSC

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Union Public Service Union People Service United Public Service United People Service
Commission Commission Commission Commission

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 92.5% of the respondents are selected full form of Union
Public Service Commission and 3.3% of the respondents are selected full form of Union
People Service Commission and 4.2% of the respondents are selected full form of United
Public Service Commission and 0% of the respondent are selected full form of United People
Service Commission.

4.16 Which kind of people is more awareness in competitive exam

Which people is more Frequency Percentage (%)
awareness in competitive
exam
Rural 21 17.5
Urban 33 27.5
Both 66 55
Total 120 100
Source: Primary Data

WHICH PEOPLE IS MORE AWARENESS IN COMPETITIVE

EXAMS

Rural Urban Both

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 17.5% of the respondents are Rural people more awareness
in competitive exam and 27.5% of the respondents are Urban people more awareness in
competitive exam and 55% of the respondents are Both peoples more awareness in
competitive exam.

4.17 Your family influence for career choice

If you think your family Frequency Percentage (%)
influence for career choice
Yes 85 70.8
No 35 29.2
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 IF YOU THINK YOUR FA MILY
INFLUENCE FOR CA R EER
CHOICE

80
70
60
50
40 70.8

30
20 29.2

10
0
Yes No

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 70.8% of the respondents are Yes for family influence of
career choice and 29.2% of the respondents are No for family influence of career choice.

4.18 From your educational institution do you get any encouragement for competitive
exams
In your educational Frequency Percentage (%)
institution do you get any
encouragement for
competitive exams
Always 35 29.2
Never 20 16.7
Sometimes 65 54.1
Total 120 100
Source: Primary Data

IN YOUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DO YOU GET ANY

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
60

50

40

30

20

10

0
Always Never Sometimes

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 29.2% of the respondents are Always educational institute
giving encouragement for competitive exam and 16.7% of the respondents are Never
educational institute giving encouragement for competitive exam and 54.1% of the
respondents are Sometimes educational institute giving encouragement for competitive exam.

4.19 Will you recommend the competitive examination to others

Will you recommend the Frequency Percentage (%)
competitive examination to
others
Yes 99 82.5
No 21 17.5
Total 120 100

Source: Primary Data

 WILL YOU RECOMMEND THE COMPETITIVE EXAM-
INATION TO OTHERS
No

Yes

Yes No

INTERPRETATION
From the above table shows that 82.5% of the respondents are Yes, recommend the
competitive examination to others and 17.5% of the respondents are No, recommend the
competitive examination to others.
 CHAPTER-V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:

 Most of the respondents were female respondents (77.5%)
 Most of the respondent’s ages were 17-20 (75%)
 A majority (46.7%) of the respondent’s qualification is B.com & BBA
 A majority (92.5%) of the respondents are studying in Government college
 Most of the respondents are interest in Government jobs (90.8%)
  Major (80.8%) of the respondents have interest in preparing for competitive exam
 Most of the respondents were disagree to aware of competitive exam (50%)
 Most of the students make self-confidence to prepare for competitive exam (40.8%)
 Most of the students give 1st rank in self-interest.
 Most of the respondent’s perception is good in competitive examination coaching
centre (62.5%)
 Major (56.7%) of the respondents were prepare for any competitive exam
 Major (60%) of the respondents choose TNPSC exam
 Major (57.5%) of the respondents were prepare exams through books
 Most of the candidates faced non-availability of material to attend competitive
examination (34.2%)
 Most of the respondents are selected full form of Union Public Service Commission
(92.5%)
 Major (55%) of the respondents of both peoples is more awareness in competitive
exam
 Most of the respondents of the family influence for career choice (70.8%)
 Majority (54.1%) of the respondents are sometimes educational institute giving
encouragement for competitive exam
 Most of the respondents will recommend the competitive examination to others
(82.5%)

5.2 SUGGESTIONS:
 We need more academy in our society.
 Awareness must be created among the students about competitive examination.
 Each and every student must have the mindset at least a little to serve the society.
 Everyone completing graduation must attend at least competitive exam.
 It is not about the educational system alone, but the knowledge that they possess one
who builds it can clear it.
 UPSC could be conducted every six months.
 It is suggested to motivate, create attention and improve confidence on themselves
through free coaching classes by government.
5.3 CONCLUSIONS:
This project on “A study on student perception in competitive examination among
the college students” thus helped me to have a clear idea on what students actually perceive
about competitive examination. Now a days competitive exam is become more and more
important and precious part of student’s life. Most of the Karaikudi region part comes in a
rural area, but there are many students who are aspirants. Those student who succeed in their
career always had a contribution of college and city. So all the area and colleges of Karaikudi
region should aware of that and give some extra contribution to the aspirants so they can fly.
The attitude of students towards competitive exam are very positive and the perception that
made regarding a facility provided by college and city is the result of what they get till now.
 CHAPTER-VI
BIBLIOGRAPHY

REFERENCE:
BOOKS:
 C.R. Kothari- Research Methodology Book.
WEB SITES:
 www.wikipedia.com
 https://byjus.com
 https://www.careerindia.com
 https://www.studyguideindia.com
 https://www.hindustantimes.com
 CHAPTER-VII

A STUDY ON STUDENT PERCEPTION IN COMPETITIVE

EXAMINATION AMONG THE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN
KARAIKUDI
We M. MANJULAMANI, R. MEENAKSHI, M. MONISHA pursuing BBA (Bachelor of
Business Administration) Final year at Alagappa Govt. Arts College, in this regard we have
to fulfil the project under the guidance of Ms. P. PRIYADHARSHINI work as part of our
curriculum. In this connection, we request you to share your information. We assure, that we
should not use this information for any other purpose. But we use only in academic purpose.

1. Name :

2. Age :

a) 17-20 b) 21-23 c) 24-26 d) Above 26

3. Gender :

a) Male b) Female

4. Educational Qualification:

a) Management (BBA/B.Com) b) Arts c) Science

d) Engineering e) Others

5. College type

a) Government b) Aided c) Self-finance

6. Do you have interest in government jobs?

a) Yes b) No

7. Are you interested in preparing for competitive exams?

a) Yes b) No

8. Are you aware of competitive exams?

a) Strongly Agree
 b) Agree

c) Neutral

d) Disagree

e) Strongly Disagree

9. What are the most important factors to prepare for competitive exams?

a) Family support

b) Self-confidence

c) Self-interest

d) Patience

10. What are the most important factors to prepare for competitive exams? (Please rank the
following 1-4)

a) Family support

b) Self-confidence

c) Self-interest

d) Patience

11. What is your perception about competitive examination coaching centre?

a) Excellent

b) Good

c) Average

d) Poor

12. Do you prepare for any competitive exams?

a) Yes b) No

13. Which of the competitive exams do you want to choose?

a) TNPSC
 b) UPSC

c) RRB

d) SSC

e) IBPS

f) Others

14. Which source is most helpful for preparation?

a) Institute

b) Magazine

c) Books

d) Mobile

15. What kind of barriers mostly faced by candidate?

a) Lack of awareness

b) Distance of exam centre

c) Unknown Academy

d) Non-availability of material

16. Full form of UPSC:

a) Union Public Service Commission

b) Union People Service Commission

c) United Public Service Commission

d) United People Service Commission

17. Which kind of people is more awareness in competitive exam?

a) Rural
 b) Urban

c) Both

18. If you think your family influence for career choice?

a) Yes b) No

19. From your educational institution do you get any encouragement for competitive exams?

a) Always b) Never c) Sometimes

20. Will you recommend the competitive examination to others?

a) Yes b) No

21. Give your overall opinion and suggestion about competitive examination

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