The purpose of education apart from self-development is to diversify and direct the students towards various occupations. The present study is an attempt to examine the perception of Vocational Higher Secondary Students towards Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala Stateand the various factors influencing them to undergo VHSE education.The study was conducted among the students of final year VHSE schools in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala State. A primary survey was conducted among 600 students of VHSE and their responses were collected with the help of a pre-tested structured interview schedule. The results of the study have demonstrated that the students are holding a favorable attitude towards VHSE.

KEYWORDS: Vocational Higher Secondary Education, VHSE students, Perception of VHSE Students, Entrepreneurship.