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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Breast cancer has been ranked number one leading cause of death among women globally. Breast cancer is distinct from other types of cancer it can be detected and prevented at an early stage. Breast self examination is an inexpensive and simple procedure, it can be carried out by women herself. A study to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding breast self examination among college students at Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, with a view to develop an information pamphlets. METHODS: The present study adopted a descriptive design. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data from 60 college students at college of arts, science and commerce, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru by using self administered structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. RESULTS: The mean value of knowledge level is 10.75 with standard deviation 2.84 and mean percentage is 17.9, where as mean value of level of attitude is 40.95 with standard deviation 6.81 and mean percentage is 68.2. There was a significant association between level of knowledge and attitude with their selected socio demographic variables. CONCLUSION: Our findings reveals that, majority 48% (29) had moderate knowledge, 37% (22) had adequate knowledge and 15% (9) had inadequate knowledge regarding breast self examination. Majority 70% (42) had moderately favorable attitude, 25% (15) had favorable attitude and 5% (3) had unfavorable attitude regarding breast self examination.