Volume: 47 Issue: 2
Perception and attitudes of college students toward CSIR-CIMAP: A survey-based study
Year: 2025, Page: 88-94, Doi: https://doi.org/10.62029/jmaps.v47i2.bhise
Received: April 29, 2025 Accepted: Aug. 19, 2025 Published: Nov. 30, 2025
In the modern era of science and technology, research organizations play a vital role in societal advancement. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, is among the country’s oldest and most prominent scientific institutions, operating 39 national research laboratories. CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) has over 65 years of dedicated research experience in medicinal and aromatic plant sciences.
On the occasion of CSIR Foundation Day (26 September), CSIR-CIMAP organized a student exposure visit to its Lucknow campus with the goal of enhancing science literacy and engagement among students. A total of 272 students from seven schools and colleges participated in this educational initiative. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule and analyzed statistically.
The study revealed that 87.86% of students had a highly positive attitude toward CSIR-CIMAP, while 6.62% showed moderate and 5.52% low levels of attitude. A positive correlation was observed between students’ age and academic level, and their attitude scores. These findings suggest the effectiveness of exposure visits in promoting interest in scientific research among youth.
Keywords: CSIR-CIMAP, Exposure visit, Research communication, Student attitude, Survey
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Bhise, R. N., Sharma, R. S., Verma, D. K., Maddareddy, A. T., Garde, Y. A., Srivastava, R. K., & Kumar, S. (2025). Perception and attitudes of college students toward CSIR-CIMAP: A survey-based study. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 47(2), 88–94. https://doi.org/10.62029/jmaps.v47i2.bhise
