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ABSTRACT According to present statistics, worldwide, 1.50million people are newly diagnosed as schizophrenia, 51 million people totally affected with schizophrenia, 3.87/1000 population. Objectives are identified that is to assess the knowledge level of care givers and associating knowledge with demographic variables. King's goal attainment model is selected as conceptual framework, quantitative research approach is used. Quasi Experimental research design and Non- randomized Purposive sampling technique are used. The study was conducted among 30 care givers of Schizophrenic clients care giver at Psychiatric department, GMKMCH, Salem. Data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Knowledge of caregivers were assessed with their selected demographic variables and tested the association of variables using Chi square(x2). The study findings shows that the knowledge of caregivers in age 31 to 40 years, Graduates and Joint Family type are having higher level of knowledge 65%, 68%, and 70% respectively. In overall 67% of caregivers are having average knowledge, 27% of caregivers are having below average knowledge and 6% of caregivers are having above average knowledge.