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This research paper aims to study the impact of social media tools usage among the college students in Chennai. Further it analyses the relationship between social media usage and stress level among the college students. A survey method was applied to collect the information related to usage and stress. The standardized NSAD tool was used to test the stress level among the college students in Chennai. A pre-test and post-test was adopted in check the validity. A standardized questionnaire was used to find out the demographic factors, exam performance, usage pattern, stress factors and impacts on social activities among the students. The research finding clearly shows that there is a strong positive relationship found between the factors such as stress and social media usage. Also, there is a negative relationship found between the exam performance and social media usage. This research clearly shows the development of cooperative learning among the students in Chennai. Further it shows the level of integration of social media usage in the current educational scenario. This research shows the positive side as well as the negative side of the social media tool among the college students in Chennai. This research clearly shows the importance of social media in the current student centred learning system. This research suggests that social media should be included as a part of learning methodology among the college students