Exploring Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Attitude of University Students

Aim: Explore and analyse the factors affecting entrepreneurial attitude of university students.

Research Design: Ex-post facto research design.

Sample: Post graduate and Doctoral scholars of University.

Methodology: A structured questionnaire was developed and applied as data collection tool to 751 students for this study.

Results: Respondents generally exhibit a high need for achievement (83.25%) characterized by strong planning, resilience, willingness to sacrifice for goals, and openness to innovation. Variations in responses, particularly regarding problem-solving abilities, highlight areas where some respondents might benefit from additional support or training. Notable percentage of undecided respondents regarding the intention to start a company (34.00%) indicates that while there is a strong inclination towards entrepreneurship, some respondents may still be weighing their options or facing uncertainties.