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Abstract: Background: India has successfully brought down maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 9 points in one year, as per data released by the Registrar General of India. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are among the states that have shown most decline. Labour and birth are an amazing integration of powerful physiological and psychological forces that bring a new human life into the world. The woman may be apprehensive about entering an unknown, and perhaps threatening, hospital environment and concerned about relinquishing her personal autonomy and identity. Especially the first stage of labour is the longest in duration as compare to the other two stages. Early identification of complications and prevention helps a long way in reducing maternal fetal morbidity and mortality since the labouring and birthing process is a life-changing event for many women. Nurses need to be respectful, available, encouraging, supportive, and professional in dealing with all women. The nursing management for labor and birth should include comfort measures, emotional support, information and instruction, advocacy, and support for the partner. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of final year GNM students regarding nursing management of first stage of labour by using structured knowledge questionnaire, to find the association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables. Material and methods: Data were collected from 50 samples from selected school of nursing Data were collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire. The demographic variables analyzed in the study were age, sex, religion and source of information. The study sample was selected by a non- probability convenience sampling technique. Data obtained were tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study revealed that 50 % had adequate knowledge, 18 % had inadequate knowledge and 32 % had moderate knowledge. There was significant association between age and source of information. There was no association between the sex and religion of the Final year GNM students. Conclusion: The findings of the study revealed that educating the students would be effective in updating the knowledge and skills regarding management of first stage of labour.