OBJECTIVE:  To know whether tympanoplasty should be performed in pediatric age group or not.  METHOD:   A prospective comparative study was conducted where 102 cases of CSOM with central perforation of different age group were selected. The outcome   of  tympanoplasty  surgery below 12 years, below 16 years and above 16 years were compared.     RESULT:   The success rate found in above age groups were 81.2%, 86.2% & 91.2% respectively.  The difference of result in different age group is statistically insignificant. CONCLUSION:    Tympanoplasty in children is safe and effective. Age is not a factor for tympanoplasty in properly selected cases having no focal sepsis in nose, sinuses, tonsils   &   adenoids etc.