Context: Stress is a universal phenomenon that is experienced by the person in all ages and stages of life. Stress is personal that is each person react to stressors in a different way which is influenced by various factors. Academic stress is stress and anxiety that comes from schooling and education. Academic stress can be better termed as stress due to failure to fulfil academic expectations. Aims: The present study was done with the aim to assess the level of academic stress and to explore the possible factors leading to stress. Settings and Design: The study was conducted in tuition classes of 10th students. Materials and Methods: The sample size for the present study was 100 and samples were selected by convenient sampling technique. The research design selected for the present study Descriptive–Exploratory. Statistical analysis used: The investigator planned to analyze the data by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The present study was conducted to assess the level of stress in the students of 10th standard in a selected coaching classes. The study proved that 45% had mild stress, 51% had moderate stress, 4% had severe stress and found the most common indicators of the stress level to be parent’s expectations. Gender tends to be associated with stress level. Conclusion: Academic stress is a serious issue that needs to be addressed and dealt at primary level by implementing preventive strategies to improve the mental health of students.

Keywords: Academic stress; Affective indicators; Moderate stress.