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Background: Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being that allows an individual to perform daily activities with vigor, without experiencing undue fatigue, and with enough energy to enjoy leisure activities and handle emergency situations. Physical fitness is not only about maintaining a healthy weight but also about ensuring that all these physical fitness components are well-balanced to achieve optimal health and performance in daily life and physical activities. Achieving physical fitness involves a balanced approach to exercise, nutrition, and rest, promoting overall health and well-being. In the present study is the comparison of physical fitness of hilly and plain area college students of Jammu and Kashmir. The hilly area is considered is Pulwama and Plain area Udhampur selected respectively. 30 college students were selected from both the areas, among 30, 15 is from hilly and 15 is from plain area under the age group of 20-25. For measuring the fitness level, the AAPHERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance) 1976 test battery is used to assess the physical fitness. After the collection of data, the comparison is taken with statistical technique "t" test. Objective: The primary objective is to assess and compare the physical fitness status of college boys aged 20-25 from these regions. The study seeks to understand how geographical and environmental factors might influence physical fitness. Results: The study's findings are expected to reveal differences in physical fitness levels between college boys from hilly and plain areas. The "P" value, which is less than the 0.05 level of significance, is as follows: Pull-Ups (PU) 0.442, Standing Broad Jump (SBJ) 0.096, Shuttle Run (SR) 0.000, Bent Knee Sit-ups (BNS) 0.001, 50 Meter Dash 0.009, and 600-Meter Run Walk 0.000. There is a significant difference in SR, BNS, 50 Meter Dash, and 600-Meter Run Walk. There is an insignificant difference in PU and SBJ. Conclusion: The study indicates that students from hilly areas generally exhibit better physical fitness compared to their counterparts from plain areas, particularly in terms of cardiovascular endurance. Conversely, students from plain areas excel in strength-related activities.