Purpose: During COVID 19 pandemic, most of the educational platforms have been immediately shifted to online teaching. Hence, it is important to understand the various concepts and future preferences of students on online learning. This study is aimed to assess the allied health care student’s perception on synchronous online training during COVID 19 pandemic. Methods: A questionnaire-based online survey was conducted among the allied health care students from Manipal College of Health professions (MCHP), Manipal, Karnataka between January and February 2021. The questionnaire prepared through Google forms, graded using a five-point Likert scale was circulated using student learner mail ID and WhatsApp. The ease and comfort level, suitability of environment, internet connectivity, and future preferences of students on online learning was assessed. Results: A total of 100 responses were included in the study. The majority of the participants responded that online learning is appropriate during the pandemic (68%) and finds it easier to use an online learning platform (69%). The participants also agreed that they had a suitable home environment (70%), daily access to the internet (56%), and were satisfied with the methods used in delivering course content (50%). However, lack of skill-based education (54%), difficulty in focusing (60%), and understanding course content (56%) with online learning were the major drawbacks identified. Conclusion: Online learning is an effective and a preferred way of learning during COVID 19 pandemic. However, the need to focus on the development of clinical skills along with the theoretical knowledge must be ensured by the educators.