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Abstract
The present study was conducted on a sample of 100 students (Males & females) who joined Post-graduation in the Commerce stream of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. All the students were in the age range of 20 to 24 years. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between Academic achievement and Intelligence, Creativity, Motivation and Study Habits. Standard Progressive Matrices Test (Raven, 1984), Torrence Test of Creative Thinking (Torrance 1987), Academic Motivation Scale (Vallerland et. al. 1089) and Study Habits Inventory (Mukhopadhyay and Sansanwal 1983) were administered to assess Intelligence, Creativity, Motivation and study Habits respectively. Academic Achievement was ameasured on the basis of average marks scored in the last three years. Academic Achievement has shown a significant positive correlation with Intelligence, Creativity (Fluency, Flexibility and Elaboration), Motivation and Comprehension (A component of Study Habits). Regression Analysis was applied to locate the predictors of Academic achievement. Intelligence, Flexibility and Comprehension were found to be the predictors of Academic achievement in Commerce.