A Comparative Study on Achievement Motivation of IIT Aspirants and NEET Aspirants

Abstract

It is a matter of great concern that the 21st century kids of Indian Society seem to be lacking the required amount of motivational spirit and hence lagging behind in the area of achievement in every walk of life.  Unless the present-day students get high level of motivational spirit it will be difficult for them to compete with the challenges being posed against them in future.  David McClelland (1985) a famous psychologist bestowed with the theory of ‘need to achieve achievement’ states that motivation varies from people to people and according to their strength of their need for achievement.  Summarily achievement motivation is the key for success and the path for excellence. Individuals can satisfy their needs through various means and are driven towards success for different internal and external reasons.  The presented study is based on comparison of achievement motivation of IIT and NEET aspirants. The sample consist of 60 boys and 60 girls aspiring for IIT and medical entry.