Background- Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is considered as one of the methods for teaching learning for medical students as per new Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME). Considering different individual interpretation about conduction of SDL, this study aimed to understand perspective of teaching faculties and students regarding Self-Directed Learning as a teaching learning method and its implementation. Methods- Qualitative study was conducted among undergraduate medical students of MBBS and teaching faculties of Medical College using purposive sampling by conducting In Depth Interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for (IDI) of teaching faculties and undergraduate medical students. IDIs and FGDs were analysed by co-authors doing content analysis. Result- Seminar, case study discussion, group discussion, quiz competition, Rangoli were different methods identified to conduct SDL with teacher as motivator and requires authenticated guidelines for its conduction. Conclusion- SDL should be taken regularly with active participation of students and faculties required tool guide to elicit outcome and to enable medical undergraduate a lifelong learner.