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Factors Influencing Choice of Science Stream at Higher Secondary Stage

Author(s) Mr. Kshirod Kisan
Country India
Abstract The present study investigates the factors influencing students’ choice of the science stream at the higher secondary stage, with special reference to institutions affiliated with the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.The findings reveal that parental expectations, perceived career opportunities, prior academic achievement, teacher influence, and societal prestige significantly influence students’ choice of the science stream. Gender-based comparison indicated no statistically significant difference in the overall influence of factors between male and female students
Keywords Science stream, higher secondary education, career choice, academic decision-making, Odisha
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-10

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