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1.Dr Posina Srishti Dravid 2. Dr Vuthandam Tanmayee 3. Dr Vijay Raj Pratheek Patlolla Nomophobic behavior and assessment of insomnia in private medical college students during covid pandemic : Observational study INTRODUCTION: The term Nomophobia or no mobile Phone phobia is used to describe a psychological condition when people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity. Insomnia is described as difficulty in falling asleep or difficulty in staying asleep. As the covid-19 pandemic has made vast changes in day-to-day life, with more time available at hand to use smart gadgets and livelihood turning digital(meetings and classes over video calls and shopping for basic necessities online). Smart phone usage has become alarmingly high, so has insomnia and nomophobic behaviour associated with its absence. AIMS: To understand impact of mobile phone leading to nomophobia and insomnia in undergraduate medical students and its association with current covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: An online cross-sectional study was done to collect socio-demographic and clinical characteristics using validated tools from 24th June 2021-30th August 2021 at SVS Medical College and Hospital, Telangana. NMPQ & ISI were used in study to assess nomophobic behavior and insomnia. RESULTS: A total of 180 undergraduate medical students were recruited in the study and sociodemographic data, NMPQ, ISI scores have been collected. The data will be analyzed using appropriate statical tools and results will be complied. CONCLUSIONS: Covid-19 is found to increase usage of smart gadgets leading to Nomobhobia and insomnia. Understanding the burden can improve mental well-being and healthcare system.