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@article{188372,
        author = {RANJANA SAI BALAJI and AISHWARYA. A and BANUMATHI.D and DR. D. P. SIVA SAKTI BALAN},
        title = {A Study on Mental well being and academic performance among higher secondary students preparing for NEET/JEE Exam},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2061-2068},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188372},
        abstract = {This study examines the interplay between mental well-being and academic performance among higher secondary students preparing for the high-stakes NEET/JEE examinations. The research sought to understand how the demanding, high-pressure competitive environment affects students' psychological health and self-perceived academic outcomes. Findings suggest a significant duality: students exhibit high intrinsic motivation and understand the importance of their studies, yet they are simultaneously battling a pervasive sense of stress and academic pressure. Data indicates that a substantial majority of respondents feel overwhelmed by their study load and report insufficient time for personal activities and rest. This intense pressure, frequently external in origin, is directly correlated with elevated levels of exam-related anxiety, challenging their overall mental well-being. Consequently, while students are driven to succeed, their self-perception of academic achievement and general happiness within the learning environment is often moderate or low. The study concludes that the current system of competitive exam preparation places students at a significant risk for compromised mental health, necessitating urgent implementation of supportive strategies to foster a healthier and more sustainable pathway to academic success.},
        keywords = {Academic performance, competitive exams, exam stress, higher secondary students, JEE preparation, mental well-being, NEET preparation, student anxiety, study pressure.},
        month = {December},
        }