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Sleep hygiene encompasses a variety of behavioural and environmental recommendations intended to promote healthy and restful sleep. Despite its importance, many individuals lack adequate knowledge or engage in poor sleep-related practices, leading to widespread sleep disturbances. Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding sleep hygiene is essential to identify gaps, raise awareness, and promote behavioural change. This study aims to evaluate the KAP of individuals concerning sleep hygiene and its potential influence on sleep quality and overall wellbeing. Statement of the Problem: A study to assess the knowledge, attitude & practice on sleep hygiene among nursing students in selected colleges of Rohtas. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge regarding sleep hygiene among nursing students measured by structure-based questionnaire. To assess the attitude of nursing students towards sleep hygiene measures by structure-based questionnaire. To examine the sleep hygiene practices adopted by nursing students measured by structure-based questionnaire. To determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice of sleep hygiene measure by structure-based questionnaire. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted among the conveniently selected 60 Nursing Students in Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Sasaram. After obtaining the informed consent from the research participant KAPquestionnaire on Sleep hygiene was administered. Result: On assessing the knowledge of the sample on Sleep Hygiene the researcher understood that 5% (3) of the samples had poor knowledge, 56.6% (34) had moderate knowledge, 38.3% (23) had good knowledge.On assessing the Attitude of the sample on Sleep Hygiene the researcher understood that 13.3% (8) of the samples had Positive Attitude, 83.3% (50) had Neutral Attitude, 3.3% (2) had Negative Attitude.On assessing the Practice of the sample on Sleep Hygiene the researcher understood that 38.3% (23) of the samples had Good Sleep, 36.6% (22) had Moderate Sleep, 25% (15) had Poor Sleep. Conclusion: The study revealed that majority of nursing students in Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rhotas, Bihar, had moderate knowledge, neutral attitude and good sleep on Sleep Hygiene. Despite the importance of these Sleep Hygiene for improving sleep quality, enhancing physical and mental health, and maintaining overall daily performance. Furthermore, the study found no significant relationship between demographic variables and KAP level on nursing students. These findings highlight the x need for enhanced educational programs and awareness initiatives to improve understanding on Sleep hygiene among Nursing students.