Introduction :Pulmonary tuberculosis continues to be a problem all over the globe. Elderly population is increasing due to socio–economic and health care achievements. Elderly peoples prone to develop tuberculosis however the diagnosis is made not as early as in other age group due to their comorbid respiratory diseases. Keeping these things in mind an attempt was made to study, pulmonary tuberculosis in elderly population.

Materials and Methods :A prospective clinical observational study‘ was designed to analyse sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis observed in those with 60 years and above after the institutional ethical clearance and then informed consent, keeping in mind a rigid inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Result :74 patients were included in this study during April 2014 to March 2015. Their socio–demographic, clinical and laboratory data were recorded in a Performa. They were provided with drug as per RNTCP schedule and follow–up was maintained for those living in Erode

All of them were included under RNTCP and drugs were provided under CAT I in 72 % CAT II in 24% and CAT IV in 4%. Drug reaction were seen in 2 patients only. Follow up of patients living in Erode  revealed to be satisfactory.