Methodology: this cross sectional study was conducted on 1008 students of 6^th to 12^th class from government schools of Bikaner. A semi-structured Performa was used.

Result: More than 90% students had knowledge about body, clothes and teeth hygiene, 46% about use of toilet paper and 29.8% about sanitary pad. More than 90% bath, brush teeth every day, hand wash before meal and after using toilet. Less than 70% hand wash after handling animal, cutting nails. Major source of knowledge in students was schools (71%).

Conclusion: A good knowledge and practice was found regarding certain points but still more awareness and promotion are necessary for better personal hygiene in students.