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This study investigated the influence of subject interest on emotional tolerance among secondary school students. Using a descriptive survey design, 135 students from Sree Krishna Higher Secondary School, Guruvayur, Kerala, India, were assessed using a validated 50-item emotional tolerance scale covering five dimensions: tolerance, appraisal, absorption, regulation, and physical versus psychological tolerance. Students were categorized by their primary subject interest: Languages (n=37), Mathematics (n=37), Science (n=31), and Social Studies (n=30). The scale demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach's ? = .963) with significant item-total correlations (p < .001). Results revealed no statistically significant differences in emotional tolerance scores across subject interest groups (H = 3.209, p = .360), with mean scores ranging from 172.51 (Mathematics) to 183.13 (Science). These findings suggest that emotional tolerance levels remain consistent across different academic interests, indicating that subject preference does not significantly influence students' capacity to manage emotional distress. The study contributes to understanding the relationship between academic preferences and emotional regulation in adolescent populations, with implications for educational interventions targeting emotional competence development.