Vol. 2, Issue 6, Part I (2016)

Abstract
One of the aims of education is all round development of the each individual. A student should get a platform to develop himself physically, morally, intellectually and socially. Then only he can lead a good life. Due to the rapid development in the area of science and technology our society and education is growing complex day by day. It created problems to every individual in the process of educational, vocational, social and psychological adjustment which in turn have resulted in the mental ill-health and maladjustment in students. Here arises the need of guidance and counseling emerges. The main aim of this study is to find out the need of guidance and counseling among graduate students. A representative sample of 300 students from various colleges were taken as sample. Survey method was used to collect data. Need assessment Questionnaire on Guidance and counselling was used. The obtained data was subjected to percentage analysis. The result of the study revealed the strong need to Guidance and Counselling programmes at graduate level.