Profile Analysis of Students under the Advisory System of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) in India

Abstract

As flexible curriculum structures become more prevalent in Higher Educational Institutions, along with an increasing variety of courses and programs, it's crucial for students to access the right information to make informed decisions about their academic paths. This underscores the need for an effective student advisory system. In Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), the administration prioritises guiding each student through a personalised advisory system that engages all teaching staff members. Advisors are instrumental in nurturing students' academic success by providing guidance and resources, thereby enriching their learning and development. This study aims to analyse profiles of students within the advisory system at PJTAU. Using an ex-post facto research design, the study analysed a sample of 120 students from three agricultural colleges affiliated with PJTAU. The data from the students was collected with the help of an interview schedule on ten independent variables. The statistical techniques, frequency, percentage, mean, and class interval method were followed for analysing the data, and accordingly, students were classified into different groups. The study revealed that students under the advisory system at PJTAU showed medium levels of academic development, career planning, decision-making, communication skills, stress management, and time management, with high achievement motivation but low aspiration and student cosmopoliteness. Students tend to avoid conflicts and instead report issues to wardens and advisory members. To manage conflicts effectively, students should be trained in conflict resolution techniques and encouraged to share problems with advisors for personalised solutions. The study concludes that students under PJTAU's advisory system show moderate development, with high achievement motivation but low aspiration and cosmopoliteness, and recommends training in conflict resolution skills.