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Abstract Background: Adolescents frequently experience psychological stress due to academic demands, peer relationships, and social pressures. Mindfulness-based relaxation training has emerged as an effective non-pharmacological approach to improve emotional regulation and reduce stress among adolescents. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relaxation training on stress levels among adolescents studying in selected senior secondary schools of Jhotwara, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Methods: A quasi-experimental control group pretest-posttest design was used. A total sample of 100 adolescents was selected using stratified random sampling and divided into experimental (n=50) and control (n=50) groups. Stress levels were assessed using a standardized perceived stress scale. The experimental group received mindfulness-based relaxation training for two weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and paired t-test. Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in mean stress score after intervention compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Mindfulness-based relaxation training was effective in reducing stress among adolescents and can be integrated into school mental health programmes.