A Pilot Study on Career Aspirations of Post-Graduate Students at Assam Agricultural University

Bidisha Bora and U. Barman

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2022, vol. 40, issue 8, 5

Abstract: The study was conducted during COVID-19 pandemic through online mode to determine aspiration status of post-graduate students (2020 batch) of Assam Agricultural University and to identify their perceived problems. A sample 50 respondents was selected using simple random sampling technique. Data collected via questionnaire were analyzed through frequency and percentage method. Results showed that despite the students aspiring to pursue higher education, majority of them had higher affinity towards getting a government officer level job. Further, they were underprepared for various competitive examinations. Their major perceived problem was lack of guidance. Thus, this pilot study suggests a broader study on much larger sample. Further, career counseling should be provided to the students so that they can decide and select a better career for themselves.

Keywords: Health; Economics; and; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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