Authors : Dr. Rinita Jain

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1837

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Abstract : The concept of intelligence is complex and multifaceted, with various interpretations and measures. Beyond traditional Intelligence Quotient (IQ), newer concepts like Emotional Quotient and Spiritual Quotient have emerged. This study introduces Academic Quotient (AiQ), focusing on academic intelligence in adolescents. A midst rising anxiety and pressure to excel, students struggle to balance knowledge, awareness, and curiosity, impacting academic performance despite high IQ. A pilot study on 345 students in Jaipur and Delhi were done on the basis of random sampling. The tools used were RPM (Raven’s progressive matrices) for measuring IQ, Academic Intelligence Quotient Scale by Dr. Rinita Jain and Emotional Maturity Scale by PsyCom Services. The study revealed anxiety, aptitude, and communication as key factors influencing AiQ, beyond IQ. Anxiety, categorized into career, educational, behavioral, and personal types, affects individuals uniquely. The findings suggest that targeted interventions i.e. right and timely information, counseling, and guidance can balance these factors and enhance academic success. By recognizing AiQ's distinct role, educators and policymakers can develop strategies addressing anxiety and aptitude, ultimately boosting adolescent academic achievement. This research underscores the need to look beyond IQ and nurture students' overall academic intelligence.

Keywords : Intelligence, Academic Intelligence, Anxiety, Aptitude, Communication, Academic Achievement. Information, Counselling, Guidance.

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