This study examines the entrepreneurial abilities of undergraduate students in Bangladesh. It also explains how these abilities differ across various academic and demographic groups. Data were collected using a structured 8-item Entrepreneurial Ability Questionnaire. More than 3,000 students from four different educational institutions and various academic disciplines participated in the survey. Students were categorized by entrepreneurial knowledge, socio-economic class, gender, and parental background. Statistical analysis showed significant differences in self-perceived entrepreneurial abilities across demographic groups. Students with sound academic knowledge consistently demonstrated the highest entrepreneurial ability, while those with no academic exposure scored the lowest. Socio-economic class also showed meaningful differences, with upper-class students generally outperforming others, though middle- and lower-class students displayed relative strengths in several traits. Gender differences were modest, with males slightly scoring higher overall, while females excelled in specific abilities. Students from entrepreneurial families showed significantly higher scores across all traits, confirmed by Chi-square tests (p < 0.001) for all four demographic dimensions, with small to moderate practical significance in effect sizes.Both education and their socio-demographic background influence entrepreneurial ability in students. This means factors like academic exposure, family income, gender, and family business experience all play a role. The findings show that students benefit when they receive proper guidance and learning opportunities in entrepreneurship. These results highlight the importance of offering targeted entrepreneurship education in universities. They also show the need for supportive policies that help young people become more prepared for entrepreneurial careers in Bangladesh.