Introduction: The transition to university marks a significant stage in a student's life as they progress from relying heavily on teachers, family, and structured curriculum to embracing complete independence. Additionally, many students relocate to new areas, leading to shifts in their cultural, social, and psychological surroundings. This period signifies a pivotal moment of growth and self-discovery for individuals as they navigate newfound freedom and adjust to novel environments. Objectives: The objectives of the study was adjustment problem to assess the adjustment problems faced by Basic B.Sc. 1st year nursing students of SUM nursing college, to assess the coping strategies used by the students during adjustment problem. Find out the association between the adjustment problems with selected socio demographic variables & to find out the association between the coping strategies with selected socio demographic variables.