A Study on Perceptions and Usage of ChatGPT among Undergraduate Students: Exploring Generative AI in Higher Education
Author : BN Madiha and Archana S
Abstract :
Reflecting back the days when students spent countless hours in libraries, sifting through reference books, crafting assignments and struggling to meet deadlines. Today, generative AI technologies like ChatGPT have reshaped this academic journey-offering faster access to information, simplifying complex ideas, and empowering students to produce impactful work more efficiently. As the saying goes, “Time and Tide wait for none”, the world is accelerating, and to keep pace with booming competition, students must adapt and evolve. One of the ways students have chosen to evolve and withstand the growing demand is adapting AI technology especially ChatGPT in their day-to-day life. Generative AI like ChatGPT have emerged as the powerful tools for transforming education sector especially higher education. This paper aims to demonstrate the levels of understanding, perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages, positive attitude and strong intention to use AI-ChatGPT in the context of higher education.
Keywords :
ChatGPT, under graduate students, higher education, generative AI.
