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Background: HIV and TB pose significant public health threats, but their combined impact has a much greater effect on epidemiological progression and the global health landscape. Having HIV is the primary factor that raises the risk of developing active TB. This not only makes individuals more prone to initial infection or reinfection but also increases the likelihood of TB reactivation in those with latent TB.This observational study was conducted with the objective to identify the prevalence and prescribing patterns of TB among PLHIV in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A prospective observational was conducted in 250 HIV patients on ART who attended an ART clinic over a 6-month period . Result: This study showed 250/100 (40%) prevalence of tuberculosis among people living with HIV, of which 68(68%) were males and 32(32%) were females. Low CD4 count (< 200/?l) had A strong statistical connection is observed between co-infection of HIV and TB compared to just having HIV infection.The treatment of HIV/TB Co-infection majority of the population received CAT 1 medications , for patients who were resistant to CAT 1 medications , Bedaquilline was recommended as CAT 2 medication. Conclusion: The increasing HIV prevalence is connected to more tuberculosis cases, demanding a reevaluation of control strategies. Integrated programs targeting behavior change and condom use can lower HIV transmission and vulnerability. Success hinges on public awareness and effective health education on tuberculosis and HIV spread.