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Abstract : The study investigated the prevalence and intensity of general anxiety and mathematics anxiety in college students. 603 undergraduate students from southern, central and northern parts of Kerala with mathematics as a subsidiary subject participated in this study. The association between both anxieties and academic performance was measured using Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation and was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The general anxiety level was measured using the Beck Anxiety Inventory Scale, the mathematics anxiety level was measured using Revised Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale and academic performance was measured using the overall semester marks in percentage. The results indicated that the academic performances of a considerable amount of students were affected by these anxieties. Among college students, the prevalence and intensity of general anxiety was more evident than mathematics anxiety. The intensity of general anxiety were more in females while mathematics anxiety was more significant in males.