The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between self –confidence and academic performance of higher secondary school students. Descriptive survey method was used for the study .A sample of 400 students of higher secondary school was selected from kamrup District. The investigator used Self-Confidence inventory (2013) developed by Dr. R .Gupta . Findings of the study showed that there is a significant correlation between Self-Confidence and academic performance of the higher secondary school students.

KEYWORDS: Self-confidence, Academic Performance.