Awareness and Attitude of Higher Secondary School Students of SMSN HSS Vaikom on Genetic Engineering and its Applications Shythya S Kumar Abstract Genetic engineering has become one of the most transformative fields in modern science, influencing medicine, agriculture, and industry. This study aims to assess the awareness and attitude of higher secondary students toward genetic engineering and its applications. Conducted among 30 science stream students from SMSN HSS Vaikom, the study employs a survey method using a structured questionnaire. The responses were categorized into five key domains: General Awareness, Applications, Ethical Awareness, Risks & Benefits, and Attitude Toward Genetic Engineering. The findings reveal that students exhibit strong foundational knowledge of genetic engineering, particularly its applications in medicine and agriculture. However, misconceptions persist in areas such a...