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ABSTRACT Background - Muscle energy technique and Mulligan taping both are widely used in treatment of SI joint disorders. MET is a manual therapy technique that involves voluntary muscle contractions against a controlled counterforce, aiming to improve joint mobility and reduce pain by enhancing muscle function and joint alignment. Mulligan Taping, on the otherhand, involves the application of adhesive tape in specific patterns to support joint function, facilitate movement, and provide proprioceptive feedback, potentially improving joint mobility and stability. While both techniques are employed in clinical practice extensively, there is a need for comparative study to evaluate their effectiveness specifically in the context of SI joint hypomobility. Aim- This study compare the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique and Mulligan taping in SI joint dysfunction in terms of pain and range of motion. Method- This study sample consist of 12 patients divided into 2 groups (either group A for muscle energy technique or group B for Mulligan taping). A convenient sampling was done for the study. : Once patients met the requirements, the prospective patients were treated at the clinic, where they were screened to determine if they met the studies inclusion criteria. This was achieved if a positive diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction was made. Each patient randomly divided into groups by means of tossing a coin. Outcomes are measured in terms of pain indicated by visual analogue scores and lumbar range of motion using a full scale goniometer, before and after intervention. Comparison of the pre interventional and post interventional outcome measures between the groups was done by using paired and unpaired t test. Probability values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant and probability values less than 0.0001 were considered highly significant. Result- After 3 months of treatment, result of the present clinical trial indicate that both Muscle Energy Technique and Kinesio-Taping Technique effectively reduce pain and disability. Changes in the visual analogue scores and lumbar range of motion revealed statistically significant reduction in pain and increase Range of motion after intervention for both the groups (p< 0.05). However Kinesio  8 taping was found to be better in increasing range of motion while Muscle energy technique was found better in reducing pain Conclusion - In conclusion, this randomized controlled study, conducted on 12 volunteers of both genders diagnosed with Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, investigated the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Kinesio-taping using the Mulligan Technique. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in relieving Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, reducing pain, and enhancing functional ability measured by VAS and range of motion assessments. Consequently, both interventions prove to be effective therapeutic approaches for managing Sacroiliac joint dysfunction.