Different authors have defined attitude, however, the elements that constitute thesedefinitions,

are similar and complementary. Attitude is the degree or extent to which anindividual like or
dislike something. Attitude is defined as the predisposition to respondin a general favourable
or unfavourable manner with respect to the object of attitude.Ajzen {1987}.According to Allport
cited in
Banu {1984} an attitude is a mental neural state of readiness, organized through experience
exerting a directive or dynamic influence upon the individual`s response to all objects and
situations with which it is related.

A study conducted by Shaik Karim and E.Lokandha Reddy , {2014}in AndhraPradesh observed
that there exist a positive image of the entrepreneur and entrepreneur ranked third as
profession. In this study the attitude of the students measured by using the variables likes
perception of desirability, feasibility,Entrepreneur`s image, intention etc. Herethe researchers
found students consider that create a firm at present is more difficult than past decade.

The study conducted byDr. Mohsin Shaikh,{2012}

found the educational background of the students influence the intention of students to become
an entrepreneur. He also recognizes age, autonomy, independence, self efficiency and ownership
have a greater influence on the intention to start venture. Another finding is that the likelihood of
venturing intoEntrepreneurship decrease whiles the level of education increases.

According to Ammani Ammal and Dr. Malarmathi [2014]positiveattitude towards an

entrepreneurial career depends up on the personal experience or the
family background. This study also reveals that the attitude in respect of entrepreneurshipCan
influence by encouraging and training the students.
Leonidas A ZampetakisAfrodite Anagnostiand
Stelios Rozakais[2013]reported that students` attitudes towards entrepreneurship are related
to their intentionto start business and behavioural control is a strong predictor of intention.This
studyinvestigated the role of anticipated emotional ambivalence in students’ entr
epreneurial intentand found anticipated emotions negatively affect entrepreneurial intent
through perceived behavioural control.

Ezekiel Obembe, Oluyinka Otesile, and

Idy Ukpong [2014]conducted astudy of Cyprus universities.This study emphasis that capital,
university education,survivaland familiarity are affects students’
Entrepreneurial perception and concluded that the
entrepreneurial students’perception is gender free.

Warren Byabashija, Issac Katono,andRobert Isbalija

[2010]conductedstudy reveals that the educations provided by college are insufficient.Also
reveals thestudents do not interested to become an entrepreneur because the family and friends
do notexpect students to go into business after graduation

According to Sofia Karali [2013]

students, Who attended an entrepreneurshipeducation have higher entrepreneurial intention
and the participants in education programmehave change in their attitude after education
programme