In the last few decades, the concept of emotional quotient has received more considerable attention than intelligence quotient. In fact, emotional quotient was projected as a solution to a myriad of problems faced in work, education and health domains. This is so because high EQ helps to build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict and improve job satisfaction. The present study is based on systematic literature review with the aim to assess importance of EQ in achieving professional excellence in life. The search span was from year 1990-2020. A total of 60 research articles were excluded and 659 records were screened at this stage. Finally, after screening and eligibility process 10 studies included in data extraction. According to available literature, previous researchers assumed that having a high IQ ensured success in professional life, but people are now struggling miserably in the workplace, despite having a high IQ and excellent analytical skills. Later, it was realised that IQ alone does not guarantee success in life. Therefore, EQ becomes a best predictor of the success and now researchers are focusing on the emotional aspect which helps an individual to be sensitive about his/her emotions as well as the emotions of others. Through the EQ a person builds up the ability in the self-adaptation for solving the pressure of life in the competing status of an individual and enhancing communication and decision-making power. The important aspect about emotional quotient is that, unlike IQ, it can be improved throughout life. 1 Intelligence is described as an individual's aggregate or global capacity to act deliberately, think rationally, and deal effectively with his environment & the Quotient can be used to measure intelligence. Therefore, when we talk about the 360 - degree development of any child then we mean that all the five quotients intelligence quotient (IQ), emotional quotient (EQ), spiritual quotient (SQ), adversity quotient (AQ) and creativity quotient (CQ) have to be considered and focused together on a single point of time and not individually, as these are the aspects on which human life finds its base. 1 According to Puspitacandri et al IQ has affected the development of EQ, SQ, and AQ. A student who has scored high in the exam is a good student and others are considered to be poor, but a high IQ score was never enough to succeed as proven by the fact that individual ABSTRACT In the last few decades, the concept of emotional quotient has received more considerabl e attention than intelligence quotient. In fact, emotional quotient was projected as a solution to a myriad of problems faced in work, education and health domains. This is so because high EQ helps to build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflic t and improve job satisfaction. Therefore, EQ becomes a best predictor of the success an d now researchers are focusing on the emotional aspect which helps an individual to be sensitive about his/her emotions as well as the emotions of others. Through the EQ a person builds up the ability in the self -adaptation for solving the pressure of life in the competing status of an individual and enhancing communication and decision-making power. The important aspect about emotional quotient is that, unlike IQ, it can be improved throughout life. 4,6-9 Furthermore, a science writer, specializing in brain and behavior research, and psychologist, who trained in Harvard, by the name Daniel Go leman, became aware of the Salovey’s and Mayer’s work, after which one of his books "emotional And, because emotions change over time, EI can change and improve, giving a person a better chance of achi eving success in life. Emotional intelligence makes individual flexible in their operations so that they will accept the changes with open mindedness. Handling work frustrations is what makes an individual go high in the success ladder. In the most trying cases, he or she maintains a cool and collected demeanour while maintaining a positive outlook. In General, it teaches him how to use these emotions to deal with the daily pressures and demands. Therefore, A person who are not able to deal with the stress, they pay a high price on the professional as well as personal front. CONCLUSION Swami Vivekananda had rightly pointed out, "It's the heart which takes one to highest plane, which intellect can never reach". Hence, emotional intelligence can make a unique contribution to a better understanding of people and also use their poten tial to succeed in various aspects of life. An individual with high emotional intelligence is more confident, better learners, have self -esteem, have fewer behavioural problems, and are more optimistic and happier but the present generation is more emotionally troubled than the last generation. 2022 Dec;9(12):4662-4665 International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health | December 2022 | Vol 9 | Issue 12 Page 4665 To admit the mistakes and failures courageously and focusing on taking appropriate actions to solve the problem, instead of denying or blaming others. The important thing about emotional intelligence is that, unlike IQ, it can be improved throughout life. Therefore, we can say that emotional intelligence is an important set of socio-psychological abilities that relate to life success and can be instrumental in many areas in the society. IQ Which is most important in the success or failure of a student? Procedia Soc Behav Sci. 2012;46:5211-3. 15. Marwaha S. Analysis of emotional quotient and intelligence quotient among “high achievers” and “low performers” in school academics. Int J Home Sci. 2015;1(2):26-31. 16. Gill R. Emotional intelligence and its role in organisational success. Train J. 2002;5:1-16. Cite this article as: Srivastava M, Jaiswal S. Emotional quotient vs. intelligence quotient to achieve professional excellence in life: a systematic literature review. Int J Community Med Public Health 2022;9:4662-5.