SURVEY OF COLLEGE ACADEMIC STRESSORS

COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT REPORT
ON
“IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG THE MANAGEMENT
STUDENTS OF GTU”
Submitted to
(Marwadi education foundation)
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT OF THE AWARD FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
In
Gujarat Technological University
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
Prof Hiteshwari Jadeja
Submitted by
Pratik Zala (167340592121)
Batch: 2016-18
MBA PROGRAMM
Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University Ahmadabad

STUDENT DECLARATION
I Pratik Zala, hereby declare that the report for Comprehensive Project
“Impact of Academic Stress Among The Management Students Of
Gtu” is a result of our work and our indebtedness to other work publications, if any,
have been duly acknowledged.
Place:
Date:
Signature

PREFACE
A COMPARAITIVE ANALYSIS OF
“IMPACT OF ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG THE MANAGEMENT
STUDENTS OF GTU.”
This study was undertaken during the project work in the period of 2017-18,
as a partial fulfillment of MBA programmed of GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY. The MBA is the study of management aspect where only theoretical
knowledge is provided in the classroom is not sufficient.
MBA is the integration of the orbital as practical study. Both are just two side
of coin. Without theoretical concept practical knowledge in business is not sufficient
and in the absence of practical study, theoretical concepts are useless. Due to this
fact in the subject of project work is carried out on the comparative study:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Survey is an excellent tool for learning and exploration. No classroom routine
can substitute which is possible while working in real situation. Application of
theoretical knowledge to practical situation is the bonanzas of the survey.
Without a proper combination of inspection and preparation, it’s not easy to
achieve anything there is always a sense of gratitude, which we express to other for
the help and needy services they render during the different phases of our lives. I
would like to do it as we really wish to express our gratitude towards all those who
have been helpful to us directly or indirectly during the development of this project.
Any accomplishment requires the efforts of many people and this work is also
a synergistic product of many minds. I take this opportunity in expressing the facts
that this project report is the result of an enormous amount of encouragement, co-
operation and moral support that we have received from others.
It is beyond our literal and material means to express thanks and deep
gratitude to our Dean Dr. Sunit Jakhoria & my project guide Prof. Hiteshwari Jadeja
and for their assiduous guidance, continuous encouragement and inspiring
suggestions during the project study. I am grateful to our friends and who provided
us the support and inspiration needed to complete this report.

EXECUTIVE SUMMERY
This study investigated the nature, causes and effects of stress on MBA
Students in GTU under colleges. The type, nature and causes of stress to students
were discovered, including its effects. The extent to which students also managed
the stress was examined, as the continuous effects of stress will definitely result to
poor performance.
In carrying out this research, some colleges under GTU. The research
methods used to generate data included the use of structured questionnaires
designed by the researcher which was administered on workers. Frequency tables
and were used as the method of analysis to ensure simplicity, accuracy and level of
correlation.
This therefore confirms that stress has great effect on students should
measures to alleviate the stress in order to improve performance and productivity.

INDEX
Sr no. Particular Pg. No
PART-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1 General Information About Education Industry
1.1 Overview of World Market
1.2 Overview of Indian Market
1.3 Growth of The Industry
2 Major Company
3 Major Products
PART-2 PRIMARY STUDY
4 Introduction of study
4.1. Literature Review
4.2 Background Study
4.3 Problem Statement
4.4 Objectives of Study
5 Research Methodology
5.1 Research Design
5.2 Sources of Data
5.3 Data Collection Method
5.4 Population
5.5 Sampling Method
5.6 Sampling Frame
5.7 Data Collection Instrument
6 Data Analysis and Interpretation

7 Results and Findings
8 Limitation of the study
9 Conclusion/ Suggestions
Annexure
Bibliography

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION INDUSTRY
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition
of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods
include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education
frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners may
also educate themselves. Education can
take place in formal or informal settings and
any experience that has a formative effect on
the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be
considered educational.
Education is commonly divided
formally into such stages
as preschool or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and
then college, university, or apprenticeship.
A right to education has been recognized by some governments and
the United Nations. In most regions, education is compulsory up to a certain age.

HISTORY OF EDUCATION SECTOR
Education in India is provided by the public sector as well as the private
sector, with control and funding coming from three levels:
1) Central,
2) State &
3) Local
Under various articles of the Indian Constitution, free and compulsory education is
provided as a fundamental right to children between the ages of 6 and 14. The ratio
of public schools to private schools in India is 7:5.
The education department of the state pays special attention to the
improvement of elementary education in Gujarat. The state government has also
launched the district primary education program for making primary education
compulsory and free for all students up to a certain age limit. It has also taken up
several measures for checking the rate of dropout at schools in Gujarat. The same
uniform structure of 10+2 education is followed in the schools of Gujarat.
India
Public Private

OVERVIEW OF WORLD MARKET
Education is a powerful driver of development and one of the strongest
instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace, and
stability. Although there has been great progress in the last decade, some 260
million children are still out of primary and secondary school, and 250 million children
globally still can’t read or write, although many have been to school.
Education has large, consistent returns in terms of income and counters
widening inequality. For individuals, it promotes employment, earnings, health, and
poverty reduction. For societies, it drives long-term economic growth, spurs
innovation, strengthens institutions, and fosters social cohesion.
Mounting evidence shows that the skills acquired in school are what drive
growth and equip individuals for work and life. Without learning, education fails to
deliver fully on its promise as a central driver of poverty elimination and shared
prosperity. Schooling without learning is not just a wasted opportunity, but an
injustice to the children who need it most.
Developing countries have made tremendous progress in getting children into
the classroom and primary school access has seen unprecedented expansion. The
majority of children worldwide are now in school and the number of years of
schooling completed by the average adult in the developing world has more than
tripled in recent decades, from two years in 1950 to more than seven years in 2010.

OVERVIEW OF INDIAN MARKET
Survey covers entire Higher Education Institutions in the country.
Institutions are categorized in 3 broad Categories; University, College and
Stand-Alone Institutions.
 There are 799 Universities, 39071 colleges and 11923 Stand Alone
Institutions listed on AISHE web portal and out of them 754
Universities, 33903 Colleges and 7154 Stand Alone Institutions have
responded during the survey. 268 Universities are affiliating i.e.
having Colleges.
 277 Universities are privately managed. 307 Universities are located
in rural area.
 There are 459 General, 101 Technical, 64 Agriculture & Allied, 50
Medical, 20 Law, 11 Sanskrit and 7 Language Universities.
 The top 8 States in terms of highest number of colleges in India are
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
 60% Colleges are located in Rural Area. 11.1% Colleges are
exclusively for Women.
 Total enrolment in higher education has been estimated to be 34.6
million with 18.6 million boys and 16 million girls. Girls constitute
46.2% of the total enrolment.
 The total number of foreign students enrolled in higher education is
s45,424.
 The foreign students come from 165 different countries from across
the globe.
 Highest share of foreign students come from the neighboring
countries of which Nepal is 21% of the total, followed by, Afghanistan
(10%), Bhutan (6%). Nigeria and Sudan constitutes (5%) each.

 At Post Graduate level M.A. pass number of students is maximum
followed by M.Sc. and M.B.A
Government. Education is one of the most powerful instruments for
reducing poverty and inequality. Education is equally key to enhance India’s
competitiveness in the global economy. Therefore, ensuring access to
quality education for all, in particular for the poor and rural population, is
central to the economic and social development of India.

GROWTH OF EDUCATION
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition
of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods
include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research.
Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners
may also educate themselves.[1] Education can take place
in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on
the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational. The
methodology of teaching is called pedagogy.
Education is commonly divided formally into such stages
as preschool or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and
then college, university, or apprenticeship.
A right to education has been recognized by some governments and
the United Nations. In most regions, education is compulsory up to a certain age.

STUDENTS & STRESS
We all live with stress, the tension we feel when confronted with a new or
threatening situation. College students are no different than anyone else, as they
too, experience the stresses and strains of living in today’s world. They are
constantly facing new situations where the outcome is often uncertain. They may be
living on their own for the first time and/or supporting themselves. Their sense of
self-esteem and well-being is challenged by problems and managing time.
Without really understanding why, they may become angry or anxious, sad or
frustrated. When young adults become overwhelmed by stress, they sometimes
withdraw or strike out at others. Parents often feel inadequate in responding to the
stress experienced by their children.
While there are seldom easy answers to their life’s problems, parents may
find the following suggestions helpful in dealing with college stress.
Stress is not always bad. An appropriate level of stress can effectively
motivate your student toward growth, achievement, and self-satisfaction.
Talk about it. Talking with a trusted adult helps students feel they do not carry
the burden of stress alone. Encourage your children to discuss their feelings, but
refrain from telling them how they should feel. Ask open-ended questions which
require more than a yes or no response. Remember to listen. Parents who spend
twice as much time listening as they do giving advice are more effective.
Teach problem-solving skills and constructive action. Stress is often the result
of feeling trapped and overwhelmed by the problems in our lives. Students are
sometimes immobilized by their inability to see a positive outcome for a difficult
situation. By teaching them to solve problems one step at a time, we provide them
with a useful resource to deal with stress.
Slow down. The fast pace of our complex lives is often stressful in itself.
College students living at home need privacy and quiet time, and unstructured time
when they can exercise their imagination and process the events of the day.

Set your standards high, but do not expect perfection. One of the most
important gifts to give children is a sense of positive self-esteem. Attaining goals
contributes significantly to the development of self-esteem. Having the unrealistic
expectation that your children should be perfect sets them up to experience stress,
self-doubt and failure.
Put life into perspective. College students often become obsessed with the
present moment. They may feel overwhelmed because they cannot see beyond the
immediate problem. They have difficulty identifying options and alternatives. Help
your child understand that problems have solutions. Also help them to recognize
temporary concerns and lasting values. Stress can often be reduced by reminding
them that life goes on and tomorrow can be better than today.
Seek out professional help. Sometimes the stress experienced by college
students is traumatizing and can be disruptive or dangerous. Parents do not always
have the resources within the family to deal with stress, at a time when you should
be letting go and allowing the young adult an opportunity to handle their own life.

INTRODUCTION OF MBA COLLEGE IN GUJARAT
Marwadi
Education
Foundation
B.H.Gardi
Collage
Engi.&
Technology
Sunshine
Collage
Shree
H.N.Shukla
Collage Of It
Management
S. R. LUTHRA
INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMEN
T
L. J. INSTITUTE
OF
MANAGEMENT
STUDIES
K.S. SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
ADANI
INSTITUTE OF
INFRASTRUCTU
RE
MANAGEMENT
THE MANDVI
EDUCATION
SOCIETY
INSTITUTE OF
BUS INESS
MANAGEMENT
AND
COMPUTER
STUDIES,MAND
VI(SURAT)
SHREE J.N.
RUPAREL
SWAMINARAY
AN INSTITUTE
OF
MANAGEMENT
& ITS

MARWADI EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Technical Campus Gauridad is the first of its kind
Integrated Campus that offers / is offering Professional
technical education under the umbrella of MEFGI in the
state of Gujarat at Rajkot.
Presently the following programs are successfully running
at Technical Campus Gauridad.
Engineering
The 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program follows Semester System spread
over 8 semesters and the Syllabus and teaching scheme of Gujarat Technological
University, Ahmadabad.
MBA
The 2-year MBA program follows Semester System spread over 4 semesters and
the Syllabus and teaching scheme of Gujarat Technological University, Ahmadabad.
MCA
The 3-year MCA program follows Semester System spread over 6 Semesters and
the syllabus and teaching scheme of Gujarat Technological University, Ahmadabad.
PGDM
The program is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New
Delhi. The 2-year Full Time PGDM program is spread over six trimesters

B.H. GARDI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
A futuristic center for higher education in professional courses, Gardi Vidyapith is
proliferating over 28 acres,
surrounded by flourishing farming,
situated on the outskirt of Rajkot, a
developing hub of education in
Gujarat. A visionary leader and a
well-known philanthropist committed
to the welfare of the society,
Honorable Shri Dipchandbhai Gardi,
is the main source of inspiration of
the establishment. Gardi Vidyapith
offers a range of programs in Engineering, Post Graduate Courses, Management
(MBA, PGDM) and Master in Computer Application
 ENGINEERING (BHGCET)
 MCA (BHGCET)
 MBA & IMBA (KMHGSOM)
 AYURVEDA (V.M.Mehta)
 HOMEOPATHY (L.R.Shah)

SUNSHINE COLLEGE
Sunshine Group is one of the most experienced educational institutes of Rajkot
offering a comprehensive education for the
students. Our approach is developmental, as
we assist the unfolding of each student's
potential. Most of the students, passed out
from our education system, are well placed in
many parts of the world and pursuing different
careers in life. Our educational system lays
emphasis on personality development,
language / communication skills, practical
knowledge and overall development of our students.
 BBA
 MCA
 MBA
 MBA
 B.Voc-Software Development(Bachelor Degree Program)

SHREE H. N. SHUKLA COLLEGE OF IT & MANAGEMENT
The college has been established with the motto 'Sky is the Limit' which has
been rightly justified as it remains the
youngest management in Saurashtra,
ever-growing and ever-expanding,
scaling new heights in the academic
field. The college staff and the students
have been striving hard to realize this
motto. The college has been established
with an objective of bringing about the
overall development of students by
offering them a platform for developing their hidden talents, thereby enabling them to
scale new heights of success in today’s competitive world and contribute their bit to
the society and the nation.
Courses Offered
 M.Sc. (IT & CA)
 PGDCA
 BCA
 B.Sc. (IT & CA)
 B.A. - Sem wise
 BBA - Sem wise
 B. Com - Sem wise
 L.L.B. (Integrated 5 yrs)
 M.S.W.
 M.Com. - Sem wise

S.R LUTHRA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Smt. Shardarani Rameshchander Luthra Institute of Management (SRLIM),
managed by one of the largest philanthropic society in india, Sarvajanik Education
Society, is renowned management Institute providing quality management education
through a 2 year full time MBA Programmer. The Foundation of the Institute was laid
in the year 1999 with recognition from AICTE, New Delhi & affiliation with VNSGU,
Surat. SRLIM is currently
affiliated to Gujarat
Technological University,
Ahmedabad. The institute
has an intake of 240
students.
Sarvajanik
Education Society (SES),
Surat is a premier education trust established in 1912 with the objective of catering
to the educational needs of people in the South Gujarat region. Since its inception
SES has widened its wings by providing education ranging from pre-primary to post-
graduate level. At present, SES manages 35 institutions where around 35,000
students receive quality education.
Two year (Full-Time) MBA Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a post graduate degree in
business administration. MBA has become a prestigious and respected degree all
over the globe, which is attracting people from various academic disciplines.
SRLIM offers a two-year full time MBA program for graduate students from all
disciplines who aspire to choose a career in Management. S.R. Luthra Institute of
Management is an AICTE recognized Institute and is affiliated to Gujarat
Technological University, Ahmadabad.
The program is offered at the institute in two shifts with an intake of 120 seats
in each shift.

L. J. INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
L.J. Institute of Management Studies (LJIMS) was established in the year
2001 under the aegis of Lok Jagruti Kendra Trust as an AICTE approved
postgraduate institute of Gujarat Technological University imparting a two-year full
time MBA program. The program is known as LJMBA.
LJ MBA is the brand name of the MBA program offered by L. J. Institute of
Management Studies which has a combined intake of 300 – (1st shift 180 + 2nd shift
120) and the MBA programmes offered by L. J. Institute of Computer Applications
and L. J. Institute of Engineering and Technology with an intake of 60 each. The total
intake of LJMBA is 420 which is one of the largest intakes in Gujarat. LJMBA offers
three specialisations: Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. Till
date, 14 batches have passed out from LJMBA and the institute has an alumni
association called Antarang having a total alumni strength of more than 4000.
Course
 LJ INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
 MBA - LJ INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER APPLICATI
 MBA - LJ INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

K.S. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
K. S. School of Business
Management is one of the pioneer
institutes offering Integrated MBA and
MSc (Computer Applications &
Information Technology) in India.
Established under the aegis of Gujarat
University, KSSBM started with five year
integrated programmed in MBA in 1993,
followed by five year integrated programmers in MSc (CA&IT) in 1998. Both the
programmers have grown in size and stature, attracting Gujarat state´s young
budding students after their 12th standard from all walks of life.
Our mission at the school is "Igniting young minds to grow in terms of knowledge
and wisdom and stand up high in the corporate world". With the support of syllabus
updated to the latest changes in subject and content on the lines of CBCS pattern,
project study and field study, students are nurtured and groomed in five years to
meet the industry expectation. And this is made possible by the unconditional
support of highly qualified faculty members who are endowed with rich experience in
academia and industry with a single motive of "committed to contribute".
 MBA
 MSC (CA&IT)

ADANI INSTITUTE OF INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
AIIM, established in 2009, has
been at the forefront of infrastructure
management education in a
specialized & scientific manner, with
its synthesis of research, education,
and consulting AIIM’s success is built
on an interdisciplinary approach by
bringing a systems perspective to
grand challenges in areas such as
infrastructure, energy, health care,
education, and the allied sectors.
AIIM is Inspired & blessed by leaders, who are living examples of Courage,
Trust & Commitment….
Shri Gautam Adani, Infrastructure visionary par excellence & unparalleled
achievements
Dr. (Mrs.) Preeti Adani, our guide for society development and upliftment, who
tirelessly works towards making difference in Education & Social welfare
Dr. Malay Mahadevia, who believes in accomplishing the impossible challenges and
has immense contribution to the Indian Infrastructure and creating winning teams
through education & Job enrichments.
 CE (Continuing Education)
 2 – Year PGDM (IM)
 1 – Year Executive Program

THE MANDVI EDUCATION SOCIETY INSTITUTE OF BUS INESS
MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER STUDIES,MANDVI(SURAT)
The Mandvi Education Society (MES) is a highly reputed trust since 1892.
The trust is providing educational opportunities in the rural and tribal belt of Mandvi
Taluka. The institute offers the best of academic and physical infrastructure to its
students with well furnished classrooms with LCD projectors, huge state-of-art
computer rooms, well stocked
libraries, common room for boys
and girls, gymkhana,
administrative office, staff room
and other utilities. The
classrooms are designed to
promote maximum interaction
between the faculty and
students.
 MBA
 MCA
 BCA/BBA
 BSC IT

SHREE J.N. RUPAREL SWAMINARAYAN INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT & IT
This college culture cannot be taught but can
be acquired through real-life approach and
since the time of Shri Krishna and Sudama,
our tradition indicates that the best
knowledge with well-cultured attitude can be
acquired in the atmosphere of Gurukul.
Education through GURUKUL is the
specialties of India since ancient times. As
guided by the Bhagawan Shree Swaminarayan in his pious Shikshapatri "Pravartiya
Sadvidhya Bhuvi Yatsukrutam Mahat" - We should use our intellect to spread the
divine and holy thoughts.
 MBA

LITERATURE REVIEW
(shah, 2016) The study examined the impact of academic stress among the
management students. Stress management encompasses techniques to equip a
person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological stress.
Students have different expectations, goals and values that they want to fulfill, which
is only possible if they are integrated with that of the institution. The objective of the
study is to find out the present level of stress, sources of stress and stress
management techniques that would be useful for management students. The study
takes into account various criteria like physical, psychological, individual,
demographical, educational and environmental factors of stress among the
management students. The sample comprises of 117 students of different B-Schools
in Mumbai. Data was collected through structured questionnaire by using convenient
sampling method.
(Shaj, 2015)Stress arises when the combination of internal and external pressures
exceeds the individual’s resources to cope with their situation. For many young
adults, college is the best time of life. These critical years can also be undermined by
depression, anxiety and stress. Students are very likely to experience some or many
stressors which may test their ability to cope: adapting to a new environment,
balancing a heavy work load, making new friends, becoming more independent, and
dealing with myriad of other issues. Looking from a closer perspective, the college
students’ encounters a number of challenges in his day to day life, therefore the
whole idea of an existing and vibrant college life is unveiled by these challenges
which in turn contribute to stress and if not dealt with can only escalate and hamper
their academic performance, emotional and social well-being. The present paper
examines the sources and effects of stress on the college students. It is hoped that
the findings of the present study will assist college students to deal with stress and
help advance knowledge on coping strategies to face life stress.

(Bhavin pandya, 2012) The objective of this study is to explore the components
of academic stress among the Masters of Business Administration students of GTU
affiliated colleges. Many researchers have identified the components of Academic
stress and different stressors which impact the students. This study further tries to
enlighten each component of academic stress such as curriculum and instruction,
team work related issues, assessment, and placement, impact on performance and
outcomes of Academic stress. Three major stressors have been identified which
affect the performance and three major outcomes of stress. Around twelve micro
issues have been identified under the curriculum and instruction component while
three stressors were prioritized related to team work; seven sub issues regarding
assessment and three micro issues under placement components of academic
stress. The sample comprises of 118 Masters of Business Administration students of
GTU affiliated colleges from all the five zones of Gujarat. Data was collected through
structured academic stress questionnaire.
(Dr.R.Rajasekar, 2013)The study examined the impact of academic stress
among the management students. Stress management encompasses techniques to
equip a person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological
stress. Students have different expectations, goals and values that they want to
fulfill, which is only possible if they are integrated with that of the institution.The
objective of the study is to find out the present level of stress, sources of stress and
stress management techniques that would be useful for management students. The
study takes into account various criteria like physical, psychological, individual,
demographical and environmental factors of stress among the management
students.The sample comprises of 100 students of AMET Business School, AMET
University in Chennai. Data was collected through structured questionnaire by using
convenient sampling method.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Introductionof Stress Management
Stress management is one of the burning issues
nowadays. All human beings are suffering from some or
the other mental or physical ailments like the blood
pressure, heart attack, depression, ulcer, low concentration
etc. Competition, availability of manpower in bulk,
increases in daily targets, globalization, diverse culture etc.
are the main reasons of stress.
The word 'stress' is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "a state of affair
involving demand on physical or mental energy". A condition or circumstance (not
always adverse), which can disturb the normal physical and mental health of an
individual. In medical parlance 'stress' is defined as a perturbation of the body's
homeostasis. This demand on mind-body occurs when it tries to cope with incessant
changes in life. A 'stress' condition seems 'relative' in nature. Extreme stress
conditions, psychologists say, are detrimental to human health but in moderation
stress is normal and, in many cases, proves useful. Stress, nonetheless, is
synonymous with negative conditions.
Cooper (1997)summarizes stressas:
"everything that deprives the person of purpose and zest, that leaves him
with negative feelings about himself, with anxieties, tensions, a sense of lost ness,
emptiness and futility."

What is Stress????
Stress may be understood as a state of tension experienced by individuals
facing
Extraordinary demands, constraints or
opportunities.
Stress Defined as
“Stress is an adaptive response to
an external situation that results in
physical, psychological and behavioral
deviations for organizational
participants.”
“Stress is a person’s adaptive response to a stimulus that places excessive
psychological or physical demands on that person”

Common Causes of Stress in Students life
1) Academic Performance Pressure
The pressure to perform academically is one of the primary causes of teenage
stress, particularly for college students. Coursework can be very demanding and the
competition for earning top marks can be very fierce. Students who want to do their
best and who are planning to apply for admission to graduate school can be under a
great deal of pressure as they struggle to excel in school. The same is true for those
who are seeking scholarship funding or who must keep their grades up in order to
keep existing scholarship awards.
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Independence
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2) FinancialStress
Many college students experience financial stress. This can involve the struggle
to find sufficient money to pay for tuition, as well as securing the funds needed to
cover the costs of living while attending school. Even those students who are able to
qualify for sufficient financial aid to cover immediate college costs have to cope with
the financial stress of knowing that they will have to face paying back a large sum of
money following graduation. The debt associated with student loans can be a source
of stress, even long before finishing school and entering the job market.
3) MultitaskingStress
College students often engage in multiple activities outside of school. In addition
to taking several classes at one time, students may also be juggling jobs,
extracurricular activities, volunteer work, family responsibilities, and more. While
figuring out how to handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities can be excellent
practice for adulthood, doing so is certainly a cause of stress for many students.
4) Facing the Future
While some students have a clear vision of the lives they want to enjoy as adults,
many feel overwhelmed by the idea of trying to figure out what they want to do with
their lives. College students feel pressure to make educational and career decisions
that can impact the rest of their live. Choosing a major can be stressful, as can
making choices about where to live, which relationships to continue to pursue, and
more.
5) IncreasedResponsibility and Independence
The college years are characterized by quite a bit of change. Dealing with
change is a major stressor for most individuals. For many people, attending college
is the beginning of the process of becoming independent. Leaving home to go away
to school and start taking on additional responsibility can be very stress inducing.
Being faced with making important decisions about one's life and schedule for the
first time is something that can be very stressful for college students.

6) Peer Pressure
During the college years, peer pressure can be quite fierce. Coeds often face
pressure from their classmates to experiment with drugs, sexual activity, and other
potentially harmful behaviors. For those who choose not to participate in such
activities, resisting pressure can be a source of stress. Individuals who do venture
into behaviors that might better be avoided also experience stress, typically both
emotional and physical in nature.
7) Speak English Fluently
Improve your spoken English skills & build the confidence to succeed in your
career & life

Reduce the Stress in Students life
Get enough sleep
Eat well
Exercise
Avoid unnatural energy boosters
Get emotional support
Don’t give up your passions
Try not to overload yourself
Avoid relaxing with alcohol
Breathe
Get a massage

1. Get enough sleep
It may be tempting to hit the hay at 4 a.m. and then attend an 8 a.m. class, but
shortchanging yourself on rest can increase your stress level. “Winging it on not
much sleep has a profound effect on how we experience the stressors of the
day,”
2. Eat well
A steady diet of pizza and vending-machine fare can decrease energy levels
in the body, leading to a lower threshold for stress. “You end up feeling very tired
and looking for the same [junk food] to kick you back up,”
“It’s a lousy cycle of hunting for short-term comfort food or sugar highs that
actually keep you feeling worse.” Follow a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and
whole grains.
3. Exercise
When you’re stressed, moving around may be the last thing you feel like
doing. But as little as 20 minutes a day of physical activity can reduce stress
levels. Forbes says just three or four half-hour sessions can lighten stress
considerably.
4. Avoid unnatural energy boosters
Artificial stimulants like caffeine pills or prescription meds may help you stay
awake for that all-night study session, but putting off your body’s need to sleep
will ultimately result in an energy crash, resulting again in a greater susceptibility
to stress. “It’s like clipping the wires to your fire alarm while the house burns
down,”
5. Get emotional support
Adjusting to college can be difficult, and venting your frustrations to a trusted
friend can go a long way in fighting stress. “It’s a way to empty out tensions and

make them lower,” Choose a friend or family member who won’t be judgmental or
try to give lots of advice.
6. Don’t give up your passions
Your schedule may be filled with lectures and study groups, but try to find at least
a couple of hours each week to pursue a hobby or other activity that you enjoy. “Do
something that feeds the peace of your soul in some way and stay connected with
it,”
7. Try not to overload yourself
Between classes, extracurricular groups, and maybe even a job, it’s easy for
students to take on more than they can handle. If you’ve signed up for an excessive
number of courses, don’t be afraid to drop one, and remember that you can always
say no when you’re asked to organize the Latin Club’s annual yard sale. “Take good,
loving care of yourself,”
8. Avoid relaxing with alcohol
Having three or four beers to unwind after a hard day of studying may seem
perfectly logical, but any unresolved stress that you have will just come flooding back
after your buzz subsides. Plus, if you overindulge, you may have to deal with
unpleasant side effects, like nausea and hangovers, later on. If you find yourself
drinking regularly before noon, become anxious at the prospect of not drinking, or
become unable to “just have one,”.
9. Breathe
When you feel stressed, deep-breathing exercises can help melt away the
tension. Try this exercise: Inhale slowly through your nose, hold the breath for a few
seconds, then exhale through your mouth, and repeat as needed. This helps prevent
the short, shallow breaths that often accompany feelings of tension.

10)Get a massage
If you’re feeling frazzled, try putting yourself in someone else’s hands — literally.
Stress often causes your muscles to become tight and knotted, and a professional
massage therapist can help to loosen them, providing stress relief. Educational
requirements for massage therapists vary from state to state, so finding a
knowledgeable one can be tricky.

PROBLEM STATEMENT
The research methodology of the selected topic follows in the following
dimensions:
Stress is inevitable in the life, as everyone experiences stress. Managing
stress in the organization is very important to reduce its effect and maximize
students’ performance. Human resources management has to look at ways and put
up measures in order to tackle the stress common to everywhere so that
performance can be maximized. So that we have chosen the topic. There is need to
understand the nature and causes of stress.
Students are faced with differentstressors such as
Hard Projects
Many Assignments/Homework
Always Having Tests
Lots Of Extracurricular Activities
Dirty And Unhealthy Environment
DifficultLessons
Always Late In Classes
Sleeping During Discussions
Strict Teachers

Statement
After going through existing literature in the library and after deep discussion
with the guide, researcher has selected topic. This topic has been selected after
considering the availability of time, information existing literature, tools and
techniques and other related sources. The topic for this research has been selected
as under.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
This study has been conducted with a variety of important objectives in mind.
The following provides us with the chief objectives that have tried to achieve through
the study. The extent to which these objectives have been met could judge from the
conclusions & suggestions, which appear in later of this study.
The Chief Objective of This Study is
1. Primary objective
To undergo an in-depth study about the existence of stress among the students of
the MBA.
2. Secondary objective
 To identify the factors causing stress among the Students.
 To study about the effects of stress on Students.
 To analyze the ways of coping with stress.

INTRODUCTION
Research is an organized and systematic way of finding answers to
questions.
 SYSTEMATIC because there is a definite set of procedures and steps which
you will follow. There are certain things in the research process which are
always done in order to get the most accurate results
.
 ORGANISED, that there is a structure or method in going about doing
research, It is a planned procedure, not a spontaneous one. It is focused and
limited to a specific scope.
 FINDING ANSWERS is the end of all research. Whether it is the answer to a
hypothesis or even a simple question, research is successful when we find
answers. Sometimes the answer is no, but it is still an answer.
 QUESTIONS are central to research. If there is no question, then the answer
is of no use. Research is focused on relevant, useful and important questions.
Without a question, research has no focus, drive or purpose.
Research is done to gain some knowledge so as it may aid in understanding
the information gathered on specific topic. It is a scientific and systematic way of
understanding information on specific and particular subjects. It is a scientific
investigation to understand the cause and effect as well as the reasons through
investigation. It is an academic activity and it is to be used in technical sense.

Exploratory
Descriptive
Causal/Experimental
Diagnostic
RESEARCH DESIGN
“A Research design is the arrangement of conditions for collection and
analysis of data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the research purpose
with economy in procedure”
The Formidable problem that follows the task of defining the research problem
is the preparation of the design of the research project, popularly known as the
‘Research Design’.
In fact, the research design is the conceptual structure within which research
is conducted; it constitutes the blueprint for the collection, measurement and analysis
of data.
Typesof ResearchDesign
In the context of this report on the project,
“Descriptive Research Design” is used because it
provides all the opportunities to overall aspect
that is required to conduct the research.

SCOPE OF STUDY
The scope of study is limited to some colleges where MBA course are available.
SAMPLING
Data Collection Sources
For this Survey we have used primary data collection as well as secondary
data collection source.
Population
Here the population is MBA Students.
Sampling method
For this project report, I choose survey method because Survey method gives
quickly response.
Researchinstrument
In this project, I have used questionnaire for primary data collection and I
have used web sites for secondary data collection.
Sampling size
For this study I have taken 100 sample sizes from population.
Researchtools
I have choose Questionnaires Forms as well as Google form .

Age
18-20 22.10%
Above 21 77.90%
INTERPRETATION
Form above chart we can interpret that 22.10% of students age are 18-20
years and 77.90% students are 77.90%.
18-20
22%
Above 21
78%
Age

Gender
Male 14%
Female 86%
INTERPRETATION
Form above chart we can Interpret that 14% students are boys & 86%
students are girls.
Male Female
14%
86%

Courses & Year Level
MBA 78.50%
IMAM 1.70%
BBA 12.20%
B.Com 7.60%
INTERPRETATION
Form above chart We can Interpret that 78.50% students are doing MBA,
1.70% students are doing IMAM, 12.20% students are doing BBA, 7.60% students
are doing B.com
MBA
79%
IMAM
2%
BBA
12%
B.Com
8%
courses

1) ADMISSION RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Mildly
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Selection of
college
27 46 85 14
Payment of
fees
22 55 85 10
Settling of
unpaid
accounts
26 59 77 10
Interpretation
From above responses we can say that while taking admission people are
considered 3 factors i.e. Selection of college, payment of fees & setting of unpaid
accounts. So, from selection of college 27 respondents are non stressful, 46
respondents are mildly stressful, 85 respondents are moderately stressful & 14
respondents are severely stressful. From payment of fees 22 respondents are
non stressful, 55 respondents are mildly stressful, 85 respondents are moderately
stressful & 10 respondents are severely stressful. From setting of unpaid
accounts 26 respondents are non stressful, 59 respondents are mildly stressful,
77 respondents are moderately stressful & 10 respondents are severely stressful.
27
46
85
14
22
55
85
10
26
59
77
10
Not all stressful Mildly stressful Moderately stressful Severely stressful
Admissionrelated
Selection of college Payment of fees Settling of unpaid accounts

SUBJECT RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Medley
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Selection of specialization/
elective
53 44 44 31
Passing written examination 38 62 56 16
Passing oral examination 25 64 53 30
Participating in classroom
discussion
23 73 45 31
Searching for reference
materials
33 55 55 29
While taking admission people are consider also i.e. Selection of the
specialization, passing written or oral exams, participation in classroom,
searching for the reference materials. In sedation of the specialization 123%
students feel more stress. In passing the exam 123% students feel mildly stress.
In passing the exam 123 % students feel moderately stress. In participating
classroom discussion 123% students feel mildly stress. In searching for reference
123% students are feeling mildly or moderately stress. 123% students are lowest
stress in passing written exam.
53
38
25 23
33
44
62 64
73
55
44
56 53
45
55
31
16
30 31 29
Selection of
specialization/
elective
Passing written
examination
Passing oral
examination
Participating in
classroom
discussion
Searching for
reference
materials
Subject related
Not all stressful Medley stressful Moderately stressful Severely stressful

Particular Not all
stressful
Medley
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Completing
assignment
20 58 63 31
Completing
requirements
27 60 54 31
Understanding
classroom
discussions
28 58 62 24
Participating in
extension activities
36 56 57 23
Passing
unannounced
examination
29 54 27 20
From the above data 63 students are feel moderately stress in completing
assignment, 60 students are feel medley stress in completing requirement, 62
students feel medley stress in understanding classroom discussion, mostly students
are feel stress in participating in extension activities, 54 students feel medley stress
in passing unannounced examination.
20
27 28
36
29
58 60 58 56 54
63
54
62
57
27
31 31
24 23
20
Completing
assignment
Completing
requirements
Understanding
classroom
discussions
Participating in
extension
activities
Passing
unannounced
examination
Subject related
Not all stressful Medley stressful Moderately stressful Severely stressful

TEACHER RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Mildly
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Dealing with strict teachers 46 74 26 26
Copying with teacher’s teaching
methodologies
53 69 24 23
74 students are feel mildly stressful with dealing with strict teachers because
they are newly in the college life, 23 students are felling very stress in coping with
teachers teaching methodology because they al are worried about their futures.
46
74
26 26
53
69
24 23
stressful
Not all stressful Mildly stressful Moderately stressful Severely
Teacher related
Dealing with strict teachers Copying with teacher’s teachingmethodologies

CLASSMATE RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Mildly
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Arguing with classmates 48 74 24 26
Disliking classmates 36 70 54 12
Competing with classmates 28 60 64 20
Bullying by classmates 38 46 72 16
Conducting activates with classmates 31 64 59 18
Most of the students are mildly stressful in arguing with classmates, disliking
classmates & competing with classmates.16 students are severely stressful in
bullying by classmates, 64 students are feel mildly stress in conducting activities with
classmates.
48
36
28
38
31
74
70
60
46
64
24
54
64
72
59
26
12
20
16 18
Arguing with
classmates
Disliking classmates Competing with
classmates
Bullying by
classmates
Conducting activates
with classmates
Classmaterelated
Not all stressful Mildly stressful Moderately stressful Severely stressful

SCHEDULE RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Mildly
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Attending classes regularly 51 61 56 14
Moving from one classroom to the other 36 70 54 12
Participating in extracurricular activities 27 79 27 21
Attending college programs 36 68 40 28
51
36
27
36
61
70
79
68
0
56 54
27
40
14 12
21
28
Attending classes
regularly
Moving from one
classroom to the
other
Participating in
extracurricular
activities
Attending college
programs
Schedule related
Not all stressful Mildly stressful Moderately Severely stressful

EXPECTATION RELATED
Particular Not all
stressful
Mildly
stressful
Moderately
stressful
Severely
stressful
Thinking about getting a job after
college
35 76 34 27
Handling expectations of parents 37 69 53 13
Handling expectation of relatives 19 55 71 27
Handling expectations of siblings 35 51 60 26
Handling expectations of friends 24 62 62 24
Worrying about the future 23 52 64 33
Handling expectation of teachers 31 65 46 30
Handling self-expectations 30 69 46 27
Most of the students are under mildly stressful in Thinking about getting a job
after college & Handling expectations of parents, in handling expectation of relatives
& siblings are under moderately stressful in student life. 64 students are worry about
that future. 27 students are feeling under handling self expectation.
35 37
19
35
24 23
31 30
76
69
55 51
62
52
65 69
0
34
53
71
60 62 64
46 46
27
13
27 26 24
33 30 27
Expectation related
Not all stressful Mildly stressful Moderately Severely stressful

PART B
EFFECTS OF ACADEMIC STREESORS
Particular Strongly
agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree
Changes in mood 58 90 19 3 2
Lack of decision – making 53 79 25 8 7
Headache & other health
related issues
57 85 23 6 -
Feeling of low self esteem 45 99 19 6 3
Feelings of low satisfaction 55 91 14 9 3
Tend to over react to
situations
54 81 29 5 3
State of nervous tension 58 78 25 8 3
Lack of co-operation &
team work
55 78 21 13 5
Lack of participation in
extracurricular activities
64 77 14 13 4
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Particular Strongly
agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree
Tend to over react to
situations
54 81 29 5 3
State of nervous tension 58 78 25 8 3
Lack of co-operation &
team work
55 78 21 13 5
Lack of participation in
extracurricular activities
64 77 14 13 4
54
81
29
5 3
58
78
25
8 3
55
78
21
13
5
64
77
14 13
4
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree
Tend to over react to situations
State of nervous tension
Lack of co-operation & team work
Lack of participation in extracurricular activities

RESULT AND FINDINGS
 Most of the respondents say that they are under stress.
 Students feel no stress selection of the colleges.
 Mostly students are feeling stress payment of the college fees time because
he/she not earn depended their parents.
 Students are medley to stress about pass writing the exams.
 Mostly students are feeling stress after completing study because worried
about getting job.
 The above findings are done by the data received from the questionnaire. So
the accuracy of data depends upon the response of the students.

LIMITATION OF STUDY
 Study is limited to the students who are studying.
 Sample size of the Questioner is 172 which are very small that is not enough
to study stress among the students.
 The information given by the respondents might be biased because of some
of them might not be interested to give correct information.

CONCLUSION
Academic factors were one of the most important stressors.
Today a college education can overload students with too many stressful
situations. Not only does stress overload today’s college students, but it is also
leading cause of personality disorders.
Stress is expressed through a variety of symptoms that can be hazardous to
student’s physical and mental health. With such high expectations to do well during
college, students may become sleep deprived, which impairs mental capacity, but
sleep deprivation is only one of a vast array of symptoms.

SURVEY OF COLLEGE ACADEMC STRESSORS
NAME: ______ AGE:
A) 18 to 21
B) Above
21
GENDER: A) Male
B) Female COURES AND YEAR LEVEL: A)
MBA
B) IMAM
C) BBA
D) B.COM
Direction: Using your own experiences, please rate how stressful the events listed
below are. When you cannot answer a statement on the basis of experience, rate it
according to what you would most likely feel. On the space provide after each item,
indicate rating the following scale.
PART A

1) ADMISSIONRELATED
1) Selection of college
2) Payment of fees
3) Settling of unpaid accounts
2) SUBJECT RELATED
1) Selection of specialization/ elective
2) Passing written examination
3) Passing oral examination
4) Participating in classroom discussion
5) Searching for reference materials
6) Completing assignment
7) Completing requirements
8) Understanding classroom discussions
9) Participating in extension activities
10)Passing unannounced examination
3) TEACHERRELATED
1) Dealing with strict teachers
2) Copying with teacher’s teaching methodologies
4) CLASSMATERELATED
1) Arguing with classmates
2) Disliking classmates
3) Competing with classmates
4) Bullying by classmates
5) Conducting activates with classmates
5) SCHEDULE RELATED
1) Attending classes regularly
2) Moving from one classroom to the other
3) Participating in extracurricular activities
4) Attending college programs
6) EXPECTATIONRELATED

1) Thinking about getting a job after college
2) Handling expectations of parents
3) Handling expectation of relatives
4) Handling expectations of siblings
5) Handling expectations of friends
6) Worrying about the future
7) Handling expectation of teachers
8) Handling self-expectations
PART B
(Strongly Agree,
Agree,
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree)
1) Changes in mood
2) Lack of decision – making
3) Headache & other health related issues
4) Feeling of low self esteem
5) Feelings of low satisfaction
6) Tend to over react to situations
7) State of nervous tension
8) Lack of co-operation & team work
9) Lack of participation in extracurricular activities

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