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Inclusive education promotes equal learning opportunities for all students including those with Intellectual Disability. However implementing inclusive practices often presents significant challenges. This paper explore the academic , social , emotional, and structural barriers faced by students with Intellectual Disability in inclusive classroom and provides recommendation for improving inclusion practices. Inclusive education aims to integrate students with intellectual disabilities (Intellectual Disability) into mainstream classrooms, providing equitable learning opportunities. However, its implementation faces multifaceted challenges that hinder effective inclusion. Academically, these students often struggle with rigid curricula not tailored to their learning needs, compounded by insufficient teacher training and lack of specialized instructional strategies. Socially, students with Intellectual Disability confront peer rejection, bullying, and isolation, impacting their social development and emotional well-being. Structural barriers such as inadequate facilities, limited access to assistive technologies, and insufficient institutional support further exacerbate their educational experience. Additionally, negative attitudes and misconceptions among educators and peers create attitudinal obstacles to inclusion. Overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach including professional development for teachers, curriculum flexibility, enhanced support services, and community awareness to foster acceptance and ensure meaningful participation of students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive settings.