Achievement is the measurement or proficiency of performance in a given skill or body of knowledge. It is the status of person's learning and his ability to apply what he has learnt. It means the extent to which teaching and study has resulted in mastery. It is the outcome of general and specific learning experiences. Academic achievement of pupils refers to the knowledge attained and skills developed during academic career of subjects which are assessed by the school authorities with the help of achievement tests which may be either standardized or teacher made. In other words, academic achievement means the achievement of pupils in academic subjects as reading, writing, arithmetic, history etc. as contrasted with skills developed in such areas as industrial arts and physical education. Academic achievement has been considered as an important factor in life. It encourages the students to work hard and learn more. Also it helps the teachers to know whether teaching methods are effective or not and helps them in bringing improvement accordingly.

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Keywords: Academic Achievement, Academic Career, Academic Subjects, Skill Development.