Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays an important role in deciding one’s ability to recognise and manage emotions, maintain motivation, and achieve academic success, especially in demanding professional courses such as Chartered Accountancy. This study identifies the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and academic performance among CA aspirants. The main objectives of the study is to examine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the academic performance of Chartered Accountancy (CA) aspirants.
The research adopts a quantitative approach using primary data collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among CA students. Emotional Intelligence was measured using dimensions such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Academic performance was assessed based on examination scores and attempt history. The collected data were analyzed using percentage analysis.
The findings indicate a positive relationship between Emotional Intelligence and academic performance, suggesting that students with higher emotional stability and self-motivation tend to perform better in professional examinations. The study highlights the significance of maintaining emotional strength alongside technical knowledge for achieving success in competitive professional courses. The research concludes that developing emotional intelligence and maintaining stress management strategies may help students perform betterin their examinations.