Augmenting Academic Performance of Accounting and Finance Students Through Integrated Mentoring

Large amount of higher education institutions have widely used mentoring programmes. As a result, students who desire to improve their academic performance may find that putting these mentorship programmes into practice is one effective learning strategy. The purpose of the mentorship courses is to advance students through educational programmes using an interactive strategy that combines students and academic advisors. Rekha and Ganesh [16] claim that the mentoring programme can train participants in knowledge development, enhancement and learning new skills, positive attitude, and current demands so that they may improve competition and handle challenges in both internal and external environments cautiously. This study aims to investigate how Kristu Jayanti College accounting and finance students perceive mentoring programmes. Along with their undergraduate studies, these students study for professional competitive tests; as a result, they need prompt and ongoing advice, knowledge, and counselling during stressful times. This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. 450 students that were chosen through purposive sampling participated in this study. The study's findings showed that mentorship programmes enhanced the social, emotional, and academic development of accounting and finance students. According to the study's findings, mentorship programmes can help accounting and finance students learn more effectively and improve their academic performance.