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The world is changing at a rapid pace; with the fast evolving world the strategies to adjust in it have also undergone a massive change. With rapid advancement in technology and bridging of geographical barriers the way we communicate with others has changed for the better. In this era of the 21st century, there is a growing demand to develop skills of communicating across geographical and cultural boundaries. Thus, it becomes pertinent for the youth of the era to develop certain life skills, cross cultural communication being one of them. The present study seeks to examine the understanding and competency of cross cultural communication among the graduate students of RIE- NCERT Bhopal. It is to be noted that in an increasingly globalized world, effective cross cultural communication has become crucial for growth in personal, academic and professional settings. Through a combination of questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions and open ended reflections, both qualitative and quantitative data was collected and analysed. The findings of this study reveal the strengths and the areas that require focus and improvement. It also aims to highlight certain competencies where training and exposure is required so that students are better prepared to face diverse global interactions.