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Background In December 2019, there was an outbreak of an unknown virus in Wuhan city of China, which gradually developed to turn into a worldwide pandemic known as Coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic, alongside its obnoxious effect on health, likewise it represents a genuine danger to mental prosperity of people and it brought about critical social impacts. Our aim is to analyses the psycho-behavioral impact due to Corona crises among the University Students of India. Methodology A structured questionnaire was developed using web-based platform by using Google Doc, keeping in mind various previously studies and surveys to assess the psychological and behavioural impacts of corona crises. Questionnaire was administered to all the individual who was studying in the RAMA UNIVERSITY, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Study was conducted in the month of May 2020. Data analysis was done by using simple descriptive analysis such as frequency and percentage and analysis was performed by using SPSS software. Results The data of 200 students were studied in this research study. The spread of the virus had resulted in subsequent development of fears in the target population, out of total sample population, 124 i.e., (62%) of the respondents were feeling anxious on day today basis. 176 i.e., (88%) of the total respondents were having fear to go out to the public places such as market etc., 188 i.e., (94%) of the respondents were having fear for the their family members health status, and 140 i.e.,(70%) respondents were not satisfied with current infection control measures. Apart from the psychological changes, majority of the respondents incorporate various behavioural changes to their life to ensuring their health. Out of total sample population a large number 180 i.e., (90%) of the respondents started avoiding physical contact to other, similarly 165 i.e., (78%) of the total respondents avoided to visiting healthcare facilities, a large section of total population 180 i.e., (90%) of the respondents cancelled their plans due to this crises, in the same way 190 i.e., (95%) of the respondents started washing their hands more frequently than before and 130 i.e.,(65%) of the respondents started to wear mask. Conclusion This study demonstrated the increased level of anxiety which was developed among individual of different age groups to their own and their close one�s health; there is development of certain evitable behaviours due to disease. Other than pointing out this troubling circumstance, we additionally attempted to list potential answers for turn away any future pain. This study may help the authorities to take necessary actions to curb out psyco-behavioural impact due to covid-19.