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The swift transformation in the academic system and their impact on teachers as well as students set multiple challenges. Across the globe, mathematics is still regarded as one of the most difficult subject to learn. Certain expectations that parents or teachers place on their children cause them to become fearful of and avoid learning Mathematics. The research work presents students' fear of the subject Mathematics and its causes as well as possible treatments. The study was conducted in the Panvel (Navi Mumbai) region of the state of Maharashtra and a descriptive survey research approach was chosen. For the study, a sample of school and college students was chosen using a technique for random sampling. A questionnaire with the heading "Fear Factors of the subject Mathematics" was created and utilized to gather data. Chi-square (x2) is used to analyse the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The primary reasons of mathematics phobia are curriculum structure, educational facilities, instructional strategies, instructors' teaching performance, usage of tools and technology, and evaluation systems. The study findings included, among other things, the teaching style of the teachers and the teacher-student relationship and the use of harsh language against students as contributing factors to students' fear of mathematics. These issues are additionally exacerbated by internal variables like boredom, motivation, disinterest, and lack of engagement with the subject. It is suggested, based on the findings, that effective communication is essential for both the teacher and the student when teaching and studying mathematics. And also, math teachers undergo periodic retraining to have concepts of creative methods of teaching mathematics to prevent fear.