Background: Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases afflicting humans with significant mortality. Several studies have shown strong association between tuberculosis and hypocholesterolaemia, hypocholesterolaemia can be both consequence of tuberculosis or a risk factor for tuberculosis. Methods: A longitudinal observational study was conducted inDepartment of Pulmonology of MIMS, Mandya for a period of one year from April 2021 to April 2022 recruiting 107 patients. Data was collected using Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire including sociodemographic details, diagnostic details, treatment category, lab investigation details.