1College of Veterinary Science, Acharaya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad -500 030, India.
2Division of Extension Education, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 112.
3Extension Education Institute, Rajenranagar, Hyderabad-500 030.
The present study was conducted following exploratory research design in Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University to critically analyze the various aspects of the Internet utilization pattern of veterinary students. Results showed that only small number of students possessed computer at home and cyber cafe was the major place of access to Internet that is used only one day per week predominantly in the evening hours of the day and spending around Rs. 51–100.00 per month. Results also revealed that majority of students preferred Google and Yahoo search engines mainly class assignments and research work. The entire junk of students expressed that e-mail and abundance of information available as major positive aspect and viruses and hackers as major negative aspects of Internet use. Slow functioning was the major problem faced by the students during the use of Internet and eye pain was observed by majority of the due to the use of Internet.
