Vol. 4, Issue 4, Part F (2018)

Abstract
Colleges and institutions have a frequent challenge with student absence. Absenteeism among university students may have a severe impact on academic achievement and cause a slew of social issues. The prime aim of the study is to investigate the factors affecting the student ’absenteeism and what are the various strategies to overcome the absenteeism of students. For the purpose of this study primary data is collected from the students of Gobindgarh Public College, Alour, Khanna. A survey questionnaire was design to collect data from a sample of 60 students. What is the main cause of student’ absenteeism is also investigated by this paper. The paper concludes that among all the causes presented, physical factor is the primary reason why students are absent from their classes. Flu/Fever is the leading culprit in this category. Home related factors, teachers related factors and personal factors follow in that order.