Introduction: Craniofacial anthropometry deals with the dimensions of head and face. Based on these measurements race and sex can be determined. To determine the predominant head type in males and females from Tamil Nadu in India and also compare this study with other similar studies done in different Indian populations. Methods: A cross–sectional study was conducted among medical students in a Tertiary care teaching hospital. A total of 500 subjects (246 males and 254 females), above 18 years was studied. Cephalic indices of all the subjects were analyzed based on Martin & Saller method. Results: Mesocephalic/medium head type was predominant in both males (45.53%) and females (47.24%). Conclusion: This study might serve as the basis of comparison for future studies on the cephalic index using Martin& Saller classification on other regional Indian population.