ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG STUDENTS OF ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN CHENNAI - AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

— Entrepreneurs play a major role in accelerating the pace of economic development with their innovative and creative approach to produce goods and services. This article examines whether students‟ perception on „risk taking propensity‟, „internal locus of control‟, attitude towards entrepreneurship, perceived barriers, perceived support and „entrepreneurial intent‟ vary based on the demographic variables. The analysis was done using student t-test and Anova. The data for this research paper was collected from students pursuing their final year in arts and science colleges in Chennai. The results of the research paper reveal that the Risk Taking Propensity and Attitude towards Entrepreneurship contribute significantly towards Entrepreneurial Intent. The research findings have implications for educators and policy makers.