ABSTRACT
This study examines the relationship between ethical education and student development in Mysore City, emphasizing how ethics education affects academic performance, behavioral patterns, and character formation. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 60 students through interviews and structured questionnaires. The quantitative component
analyzed engagement with ethical education programs, academic performance, and disciplinary records, while qualitative interviews explored moral decision-making and peer relationships. Findings reveal that students regularly engaged in ethics education demonstrate improved academic performance, stronger interpersonal relationships, enhanced critical thinking skills, and increased social responsibility. Ethics-based curricula contribute to better classroom behavior, higher academic motivation, and improved conflict resolution abilities. This empirical study advances understanding of the practical impact of ethics education in Indian educational contexts, demonstrating its role as a foundational element for comprehensive student development. The results have significant implications for educational
policy, highlighting the need for integrated approaches that incorporate ethical training alongside academic instruction.

Keywords: Ethics Education, Character Development, Student Empowerment, Moral Reasoning, Academic Performance, Educational Outcomes, Mysore City, Value-Based Education, Behavioral Development, Indian Education System.