Causes Responsible for Declining Interest of Students in Learning Physics at Higher Level: An Indian Perspective

Abstract In the recent years there has been a sharp decline in the number of students opting for higher education in Physics. Physics is a fundamental subject required for any new technological application. It generates fundamental knowledge needed for the future technological advances that will continue to drive the economic engines of the world. Due to various reasons, this prime subject is losing its popularity. Poor middle school preparation leads to poor performance at higher secondary or pre-university level. In present study, various reasons responsible for this state of physics education in the country are discussed and also some suggestions are given to improve the teaching and learning process of Physics education