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Increasing independence from adult controls, rapidly occurring physical and psychological changes, exploration of social issues and concerns, increased focus on activities with a peer group and establishment of a basic self identity contribute to adolescent maladjustment. Factors for adolescent maladjustment include economic instability, parental discord, inadequacy of school offerings, lack of understanding of adolescent psychology on the part of parents and school faculties, and inadequate recreational facilities. This study on psycho-social problems of adolescents with 90 post graduate students will help the parents, teachers, teacher educators and even the public to be familiar with the problems of adolescents. Findings reveal that adolescents at higher level face more problems from educational and emotional aspects.