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Examination stress among college students (10+2) has been a topic of interest for many years. Students experience high level of stress for many reasons such as lack of interest, lack of preparation, lack of information and pressure from their elders, seniors and teachers. When stress is perceived negatively or becomes excessive, it leads to anxiety before and during examination and ultimately affects their academic achievements. The present study was conducted to know the changes in dietary habits during examination stress among intermediate students. Further comparison was done to find out the level of stress felt by intermediate and seen changes in their eating habits during examination programme. The sample consisted of 72 students drawn using random sampling method from same schools girls and boys. A self-made questionnaire was developed to access examination stress and change in their dietary habits among college students (10+2). The result shows correlation between examination stress and anxiety of students. On comparing the stress and change in dietary habits among girls and boys it was found that students feel average high stress. There was no significant difference found in the stress and anxiety level of boys and girls.