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Abstract The present study explores the relationship between emotional intelligence and student behaviour among degree college students in Sonitpur District, Assam. Emotional intelligence has emerged as a key factor influencing how young adults perceive, understand, and manage their emotions and relationships. The study adopted a descriptive correlational design with a sample of 300 undergraduate students, selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Dr. Dalip Singh and Dr. N. K. Chadha (2001) and a standardized Student Behaviour Checklist. Statistical analysis, including correlation and t-test, was applied. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and student behaviour (r = 0.48, p< 0.05), implying that students with higher emotional intelligence tend to exhibit more positive behavioural patterns. The findings suggest the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence training in higher education to foster self-awareness, empathy, and responsible behaviour, aligning with the holistic educational goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.