Background: Breast cancer is emerging as commonest cancer in women and recent data by can–cer registries shows increasing incidence especially among younger population. Early diagno–sis and treatment has provided better survival rate. Even with advanced screening methods and better facilities, people are reluctant to seek early medical care due to lack of awareness and so–cial stigma. This survey was conducted in our institute among women working/studying here to assess their level of knowledge about the risk factors and early signs of breast cancer. Method: A prospective study was conducted for 2 months among 1106 women attached/working in dif–ferent departments. A questionnaire was prepared and given to all those who were ready to par–ticipate. The data was recorded and analyzed. Result: In the medical group , level of awareness was found to be better than non medical group. But overall awareness in medical group was less than 85 % and in the non medical group was less than 70%.Conclusion:The over–all awareness is unsatisfactory and indicates need for more awareness programmes at the institu–tional and community level. As younger age group can carry message and increase awareness in the society.