Personal and familiar determinants of entrepreneurial competency among agriculture students participating in ELP

Abstract

This research paper explores how family background and personal attributes influence entrepreneurial competency among agriculture students of four constituent colleges’ viz., SKNCOA Jobner (Jaipur), COA Lalsot (Dausa), COA Fatehpur-Shekhawati (Sikar) and COA Kumher (Bharatpur) during their participation in the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP). The study involves 142 students selected through a census method from SKNCOA, Jobner and COA, Kumher. Variables such as area of residence, family income, parental occupation, gender, OGPA, education stream, digital literacy, and access to technology were assessed. Findings indicate that students from rural areas, agricultural backgrounds, and with better digital access exhibited stronger entrepreneurial competencies. The study concludes that strengthening these background and individual attributes through policy, infrastructure, and training initiatives can enhance the entrepreneurial readiness of agriculture graduates.