The Serendipity of Entrepreneurship among University Students: An Empirical Analysis in the Indian Context

Abstract

Our research aims to evaluate post-graduate students' entrepreneurial intent and look at how government initiatives in higher education affect the motivation of entrepreneurs. To determine the factors that influence entrepreneurial intent, we utilized Shapero and Sokol's model of entrepreneurial event and Ajzen Theory of planned behavior. A sample of 291 university students was chosen by systemized random sampling. The model used for the study is further tested by SEM analysis in order to understand the relationship between various constructs of entrepreneurial intent. As part of our recommendations, we believe that educational institutions should provide compulsory courses and accelerator programs to help students develop the skills needed for running a business. We strongly recommend that the government take proactive steps to establish additional research and development initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. opportunities and foster innovation.