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The article seeks to investigate the disposition of mathematics phobia. It studies about the fear of mathematics, its causes, symptoms and ways to overcome regarding the school level students. Out of the root causes of mathematics phobia, curriculum structure, schools facilities, instructional techniques, teachers� teaching performance, use of tools and technology and evaluation system are the main. In the same way, lack of proper incentives for mathematics teachers and the negative perception of the students and teachers about mathematics are also the important causes. The study has revealed that mathematics phobia exists among students, which are characterized into negative perception of the students towards mathematics and others too. The main causes of mathematics phobia include test and examination, individuals, teachers, parents, peers and the nature of mathematics. The only ways to overcome mathematics phobia, is the intensive efforts made by all the stakeholders.