Research Paper The International Journal of Indian Psychology ISSN 2348-5396 (Online) | ISSN: 2349-3429 (Print) Volume 12, Issue 2, April- June, 2024 DIP: 18.01.450.20241202, DOI: 10.25215/1202.450 https://www.ijip.in © 2024, Jolly, R.K. & Sethi, S.; licensee IJIP. This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The Impact of Study Habits on Academic Motivation of College Students Ravneen Kaur Jolly 1 *, Dr. Smriti Sethi 2 ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the impact of study habits on academic motivation of college students. A sample of 120 college students aged 18-25 years participated in the study. Participants were selected equally from both government and private colleges. Self-report measures assessed study habits and academic motivation. Study Habit Inventory, and The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) 1992, were administered through a Google form and off- line mode. The data was analyzed quantitatively by correlation and regression using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results revealed significant positive correlation of academic motivation with study habit total, further suggesting a significant impact of Study Habits dimensions (budgeting time, learning motivation, and taking examination) on academic motivation of college students. Keywords: Study Habits, Learning Styles, Academic Motivation, Private College Students, Government College Students, College Students nderstanding how study habits influence academic motivation is even more critical in today's post Covid world. The pandemic ushered in a shift towards online learning and hybrid models, disrupting traditional classroom structures and routines. This has created challenges for students who prefer in-person settings, requiring them to modify their study habits and learning strategies. Academic Motivation The drive to learn, which comes from both internal and external factors is called academic motivation. It is that force which makes students actively engage, persevere, and strive for excellence in academic areas. There are two main types: • Intrinsic motivation: The internal desire to learn, triggered by curiosity, enjoyment, and a love for discovery is referred to as Intrinsic motivation. Intrinsically motivated students find learning itself rewarding. 1 Student, MA Counselling Psychology, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, UP, India 2 Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, UP, India *Corresponding Author Received: May 1, 2024; Revision Received: May 21, 2024; Accepted: May 24, 2024 U