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Cyberbullying is an increasing concern among adolescents who frequently use online platforms, often leading to psychological, emotional, and academic issues. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured awareness programme in improving adolescents' knowledge about cyberbullying. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used, involving 65 adolescents selected through convenient sampling. Exposure to cyberbullying was measured with an awareness scale, and knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire.The awareness programme included interactive lectures and visual presentations on the definition, types, consequences, preventive strategies, and reporting methods for cyberbullying. A post-test was conducted on the 7th day using the same tool.Results showed a significant increase in knowledge, with the mean pre-test score of 11.28 rising to 17.75 post-intervention. The paired t test indicated a highly significant difference (t = -17.433, p < 0.001), confirming the programme's effectiveness.The study concludes that structured educational interventions can empower adolescents to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying. Incorporating such programmes into school health education can foster safer online behavior and mental well-being. Further research with larger, diverse samples is recommended to evaluate long-term effects.