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The aim of the research is to identify the relationship between Self-Concept and Academic Achievement of Migrated Children in Karnataka. Descriptive survey method along with and quantitative approach identified as type of research. A sample of 150 migrated children (5th standard to 9th standard) whose parents came to Bangalore from different districts of Karnataka was selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected through Self-Concept Rating Scale was developed by Dr. (Mrs.) Pratibha Deo (1998) and academic achievement scores (in percentages) was collected from their school office records of migrated children along with personal proforma. The collected data was analyzed by 'r' test, and independent 't' test analysis. The level of significance was fixed at 0.05 level of confidence in all the cases. The results were obtained with the help of SPSS Package and MS Office applications. The 'r' analysis result confirmed that there was a significant positive relationship between Self-Concept and Academic Achievement of migrated children. The 't' test analysis shows that there was a significant difference in the Academic Achievement of migrated children having moderate and high & low and high self concept levels. It was inferred that the migrated children having higher self confidence level had higher achievement in academic when compared to moderate and low self concept levels. The result also confirmed that there was no significant difference in the Academic Achievement of migrated boys and girls. Further also shows that, there was no significant difference in the Self Concept of migrated boys and girls. Self-Concepts play an important role in guiding their later achievement. Students who have high Self-Concepts are more likely to take advantage of educational opportunities that may lead to academic success. Educationists, governments and policy makers have to realize the importance of one's expectations of the outcome and not only for children themselves, but also for family, teachers and the community in order to help them to support their kids, students and friends so, the children can realize their potential and expectations.