2. To assess the factors leading to nocturnal eating pattern among nursing students in selected colleges.

3. To find association between selected demographic variables and nocturnal eating pattern.

4. To find association between selected demographic variables and factors leading to nocturnal eating

In view of the objectives of present study, exploratory descriptive approach was considered to be most reliable. Quantitative non experimental descriptive research design was selected. The population selected for present study is nursing students. The sampling technique used in the study is non probability purposive sampling technique. In this study, the study samples selected are 200 nursing students from selected nursing colleges. Study showcased that majority of the students have nocturnal eating and found out the factors leading to the same. Study also revealed the association between factors and demographic variables.