This study explores the perceptions of higher education students towards the use of ChatGPT in academic settings. The research employs a survey design, collecting data from 162 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students using Google Forms. The findings indicate a positive perception among respondents regarding ChatGPT's academic applications, benefits, limitations, acceptance factors, and ethical concerns. The study also reveals that the perception of higher education students towards ChatGPT usage is not significantly influenced by gender, academic programs, or streams. The insights gained from this study hold significant implications for the responsible and effective integration of ChatGPT in higher education environments, considering its perceived benefits and ethical concerns. The study's results provide valuable insights into how higher education students perceive the use of ChatGPT, which can help institutions to implement and integrate this technology effectively.This study explores the perceptions of higher education students towards the use of ChatGPT in academic settings. The research employs a survey design, collecting data from 162 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students using Google Forms. The findings indicate a positive perception among respondents regarding ChatGPT's academic applications, benefits, limitations, acceptance factors, and ethical concerns. The study also reveals that the perception of higher education students towards ChatGPT usage is not significantly influenced by gender, academic programs, or streams. The insights gained from this study hold significant implications for the responsible and effective integration of ChatGPT in higher education environments, considering its perceived benefits and ethical concerns. The study's results provide valuable insights into how higher education students perceive the use of ChatGPT, which can help institutions to implement and integrate this technology effectively.