IIT Madras Researchers Identify Physiological Markers for Test Anxiety

Researchers at IIT Madras have identified key physiological markers that can predict a student's vulnerability to test anxiety. By measuring Frontal Alpha Asymmetry (a brain-based indicator) and Heart Rate Variability, the study found that a breakdown in brain-heart communication during stress is linked to heightened anxiety. This breakthrough could lead to non-invasive, AI-driven tools for early identification of at-risk students, enabling proactive and personalised interventions to manage academic stress and improve mental well-being.