Abstract Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the development of a nation by increasing job opportunities and improving the standard of living. Development of Entrepreneurship in a country or region depends upon the attitude and Perception about it among the public. Perception of entrepreneurship as a career will be influenced by their attitude towards the entrepreneur, entrepreneurial activity and their entrepreneurial traits. New generation hav ing the spirit and drive towards entrepreneurship make society and economy entrepreneurial. Positive perception towards entrepreneurship through development of entrepreneurial traits and rectifying the perceived barriers can reward the society with better growth and development. An attempt has been made in this study to assess the level of perception among the Arts and Science College Students of Thrissur District towards Entrepreneurship. The study also aims to find whether there is any difference in perception with regard to gender, Family background and Discipline.