The study was aimed at finding out the prevalence of depressive symptoms among young adults in Karnataka in India. The study was a college based cross sectional survey. Socio demographic data sheet and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was administered 1500 college students aged between 18-30 years of age. The study carried out in the medical, dental, paramedical, engineering and other degree college students among colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka.