Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) was introduced by National Medical Commission (NMC) of India in year 2019 for medical undergraduates..Under the CBME curriculum various innovative teaching learning strategies have been implemented , of which Self Directed Learning(SDL) is one.This study was planned to measure the self-directed learning abilities and readiness of first year medical students at a Government Medical Institution. This study was conducted in Department of Physiology at LLRM Medical College, Meerut. The participants of the study were 100 first year medical students at LLRM medical College, Meerut. A prevalidated Self directed learning readiness scale, was used for assessing SDL readiness. Quantitative analysis was done using Microsoft excel software. Students find easy to work in collaboration (mean =4.24)and maintaining good interpersonal relationships (mean 4.24 ).Mean score for first category (Awareness) was minimum (3.99988).Students with poor ability to learn by themselves can be identified in the very beginning of the session who can be given special attention and facilitated to grow as lifelong learner.