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This study investigates the impact of internet addiction on the mental health and academic achievement of higher secondary school students in North 24 Parganas and Kolkata districts of West Bengal. The study aims to understand how internet usage affects stress levels, violent behaviors, and academic outcomes among adolescents. Through a descriptive survey method and random sampling, the research explores the correlation between internet addiction and variables such as anxiety, stress, lack of attention, and demographic characteristics. The findings will be analyzed using statistical tools and presented through graphs and pie charts to illustrate the data comprehensively. Mafe and Blass (2006) showed that a typical internet-dependent user is generally young (19 to 24 years old). Suhail and Bargees (2006) indicated that internet use positively impacts education. This study aims to determine the level of internet addiction among undergraduate students and its relationship with academic performance.