COVID 19 have caused havoc throughout the world, with loss in every field. Prevention of spread is advocated by use of face mask and social distancing. The aim of the present study is to assess the awareness, attitude and perception of people towards wearing of mask during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A well designed questionnaire consisting of 19 question (14 closed and 5 open ended) was mailed to 240 participants between the age group of 15-30 years, with an advice to fill up the questionnaire and mail it back on departmental mail address. RESULTS: All participents were aware of advantage of mask wear. 58.3% participants preferred N95 mask. 80.4% of them aware that aerosols, droplets, infected surface are the sources of infection 72% of participants were aware that only wearing mask will not help in avoiding infection. 14.16% experienced problems like itching or allergy in region of mask wear. 82% preferred wearing mask to avoid infection. 64% faced breathlessness after wearing mask. 85% showed willingness to continue wearing of mask even if it affects there working efficiency. Social media created the awareness about the precautionary measures. CONCLUSIONS: Participants realized that wearing mask is an effective way to prevent infection. Proper training was important for mask wear and choosing the type. Other measures like hand sanitization, social distancing was also important. Majority of them faced breathlessness with mask wear. Participant, mainly working class accepted wearing mass during duty hours even at the cost of reduced efficiency