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Objectives of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding the utilization of JSSK services among antenatal mothers and to find the association between the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding the utilization of JSSK services with their selected socio-demographic variable. Methodology: Non-experimental approach, descriptive survey design was adopted for 100 antenatal mothers, who were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique, by using simple random technique based on lottery method at MCH Centre, Tirupathi, to assess the knowledge regarding the utilization of JSSK services by using multiple choice self-structured questionnaire. Results: the results revealed that out of 100 antenatal mothers, 54 per cent of antenatal mothers were having moderate knowledge, 27 per cent were having inadequate knowledge and 19 per cent were having the adequate knowledge. Mean knowledge score was 1.92 and standard deviation was 0.67. That there is a significant association between knowledge regarding the utilization and educational status of husband at p< 0.05 level. There is no significant association between demographic variables of any other. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that, a majority of antenatal mothers were having moderate knowledge regarding the utilization of JSSK services. Recommendations: Similar kind of study can be undertaken in different settings (eg. Tribal and hilly areas, construction sites etc.) and the study may be replicated by using larger population.