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Abstract
The study aims to explore the relationship between Need for Achievement, Locus of Control, Self-Efficiency, Instrumental Readiness, Entrepreneurial Experience and Entrepreneurial Intention. It seeks to identify different dimensions of Need for Achievement, Locus of Control, Self-Efficiency, Instrumental Readiness, Entrepreneurial Experience influence Entrepreneurial Intention. The study adopted a quantitative approach, gathering responses from 283 college student in Butwal Sub-metropolitan City using a structured questionnaire, following a Simple random sampling method. Data was analyzed using PLS-SEM software with different tools like assessment of measurement items. Model fit, IPMA and implemented bootstrapping technique for hypothesis testing. The results revealed that Locus of Control and Need for Achievement of college students are the key predictors of Entrepreneurial Intention. It is evident that these factors are the major contributors to Entrepreneurial Intention. Therefore, the management of College Student should consider these aspects to enhance the entrepreneurial intention. By understanding and reformulating policies based on these factors, there is a higher possibility of improving entrepreneurial intention.
Keywords: Need for achievement, Locus of control, Self-efficiency, Instrumental readiness, Entrepreneurial experiences.