Hudda, M S. (1998). A Comparative Study of Self-Concept, Aspirations and Academic Achievement of Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Students at College Level. Unpublished. Ph.D., Education. Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur , Rajasthan.

The objectives of this study were: (1) To find out the self-concept, aspiration and academic achievement of agriculture and non-agriculture students at college level. (2) To find out the relationship between self-concept, aspirations and academic achievement of agriculture and non- agriculture students.(3) To give suggestions for improvement.

The survey method was used in the present study.

The techniques used for data analysis were mean; standard deviation; Product Moment correlation and t-test.

The findings were: (1) The mean of non-agriculture group is higher than that of agriculture group. Therefore, non-agriculture students are better than agriculture students in self-concept. (2) In temperamental qualities the mean of agriculture group is higher than that of non-agriculture group. (3) In academic status the mean of non-agriculture group is higher than that of agriculture group. (4) In intellectual abilities the mean value for the non-agriculture group is higher than that of agriculture group. (5) In habits and behaviour the mean value for the non-agriculture group is higher than that of agriculture group. (6) The observed value of coefficient of correlation between aspirations and academic achievement within non-agriculture group is 0.72, which is positive, high and significant.

Keyword(s): Self-Concept, Aspirations, Academic Achievement , Agricultural