Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyper glycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. The incidence of Diabetes has tremendously increased globally in the last 20–30 years. Knowledge forms a basis for the adoption of good health-related practices. Schools and colleges are some of the best places to implement programs which will increase knowledge and awareness about lifestyle-related diseases, healthy nutrition, and the importance of physical activity. Students admitted to health care graduate professional courses gain the knowledge of various diseases and disorders throughout their curriculum. Having knowledge of diseases and disorders like diabetes mellitus in the early phase of their curriculum may impact their behaviour in the entry level of their curriculum.

Method: A self-made questionnaire consisting of self-administered 14 questions was made. Content and face validity of the questionnaire was obtained. 121 participants were selected according to the selection criteria mentioned below. The data was analysed   using MS Excel.

Results: Among total participants, 2% students gave Very Good response. 10% students gave Good response. 42% students gave satisfactory response. 36% students gave poor response and 10% gave extremely poor response.

Conclusion: This study concluded that the students admitted to 1^st year health care professional courses has limited knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus.