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This research holds paramount significance within the educational domain as it delves into the intricate relationship between life skills and academic performance among secondary school students in Tumkur District. This study investigates the correlation between academic performance and life skills among secondary school students. The sample comprises 120 IX standard students from six schools, selected from government, private aided, and unaided schools in Tumkur City using stratified random sampling. The research employs the Life-Skills Assessment Scale developed by Subasree and Nair (2010) to assess various life skills among the participants. Academic performance data will be collected from the respective schools, with academic performance serving as the dependent variable and life skills as the independent variable, alongside background variables such as sex and type of school management. Data analysis entails descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, as well as independent t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) along with Scheffe's post hoc analysis, and Karl Pearson's Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation. The results, obtained using the SPSS Package associated with MS Excel, are evaluated at significance levels of 0.05 and 0.01 confidence levels. This study aims to explore the relationship between life skills and academic achievement while considering a set of selected background variables. The findings from the current study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on academic performance and life skills among secondary school students. While gender does not appear to be a significant factor in academic achievement, the type of school management significantly influences students' performance. Furthermore, fostering life skills is crucial for enhancing academic outcomes, regardless of gender or school type. Understanding how life skills contribute to academic success can provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers, aiding in the design of interventions to enhance the overall development of students.