Analysing the above definitions, we can conclude that academic achievement refers to the ability attained in academic work or acquired knowledge in school subjects which is measured by the grades, or marks secured by the students in the examination. Academic achievement is a measure of what has been learnt in the academic year. Academic achievement is determined by a student- teacher on a particular specified area of instruction. In line of the above discussion academic achievement of the student in the present study, is determined by considering the total percentage obtained in Eighth class examination.