Metabolic syndrome is an important health concern for clinicians & researchers worldwide especially due to the constellation of risk factors and their association with CVD & T2DM. Owing to the distinct lifestyle and dietary habits of Kashmiri people, this study was designed to evaluate therisk factors associated with MetS by applying the modified NCEP ATP–III criteria and IDF. In this cross–sectional study, 960 patients underwent an anthropometric assessment that included measurement of weight, height, BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure. Biochemical investigations included Blood Sugar, TGs and HDL–Cholesterol. The gender distribution was 72.9% females and 27% males. Prevalence of MetS was 76.9%. Higher prevalence was found in females (80.2%) as compared to males (68%). Further, MetS increased significantly from the fourth to the sixth decade of life. Overall, increased WC (97% in females and 90.4% in males) was the common abnormality observed followed by elevated TG (82.5% in females and 73.4% in males). 53% males and 44% females were found to be having a history of diabetes. Also, 63.1% females and 51.5% males were hypertensive. Low HDL level (33.8%) was the least common abnormality among males. The high prevalence of MetS highlights the need for awareness and identification of the individual risk factors leading to CVD and T2DM and their appropriate clinical intervention. Increased morbidity and mortality of CVD & T2DM among Asian Indians calls for the adoption of a healthy lifestyle right from childhood.