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Education is a systematic and applied discipline that broadens mental horizons and improves academic performance. Study habits, science literacy, and interest in science are crucial for developing knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes towards science and technology. The main aim of this study is to determine the study habits and science interest of secondary level girls of government and private schools. The research was carried out on a sample of 100 secondary level girl students in class X of government and private schools of Lucknow district. Standardized scales of M N Palasane and Anuradha Sharma for study habits and Dr. L N Dubey And Dr. Archna Dubey for science interest were used to collect the data, which in turn was analyzed by applying Mean (M), Standard Deviation (SD) and t-test. Findings revealed that significant difference exists in study habits, areas of study habits and interest in science of secondary level girls of government and private schools. In the study it is also found that study habits and interest in science is better in secondary level girls private school than secondary level girls of government school. Necessary steps and important measures may be taken by teachers to motivate their students in developing positive study habits and attitude towards science. Finally the study proffers some suggestions to enhance the study habits and interest in science of secondary school students.