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The present study investigates the relationship between self-esteem and home environment among Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) students. The objective was to explore how a supportive or nonsupportive home environment influences students' levels of self-esteem, which in turn affects their academic achievement, emotional stability, and professional readiness. A sample of 200 B.Ed students (100 males and 100 females) from selected teacher training colleges was chosen using a stratified random sampling method. The data were collected using Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (1965) and the Home Environment Inventory developed by Mishra (1989). Statistical analyses including mean, standard deviation, correlation, and t-test were employed. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between self-esteem and home environment. Moreover, students from supportive and democratic home environments exhibited higher self-esteem levels than those from restrictive or neglectful environments. The implications of the findings are discussed in the context of teacher education and psychological well-being.