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This research aims to identify whether there exists entrepreneurial intention among students of universities in the Prayagraj division and to identify characteristics associated with it. This study is conducted in eight universities to demonstrate how theoretical knowledge and research knowledge acquired in the course of studying are put into practice in the real world. During the course of the study, steps are followed that are necessary for conducting any scientific investigation. In this study, we explain in detail the entrepreneurial intentions among students at these universities. A survey strategy using an online questionnaire is used in this study to collect empirical data. Survey participants were selected from all departments (up to Ph.D. level) at the universities in Prayagraj division. This analysis was based on the survey data of 103 students. Results of the study reveal that students have a disproportionately high level of entrepreneurial intent. There was a higher influence of gender and place of residence on entrepreneurial intentions. Male students and students from urban families with entrepreneurship experience show a much higher interest in self-employment. Students tend to indicate a higher possibility of becoming entrepreneurs at universities with adequate infrastructure and policies supporting entrepreneurship.