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Due to the technological advancement, a number of social media platforms have emerged as a source of handy information. But to determine credibility, reliability and the motive behind the information, it is necessary to be media literate, especially for the young generation. Hence, this study is conducted to investigate the status of media literacy among students of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLCSUPVA), Rohtak, with a particular focus on finding out the sources, awareness, verification practices, familiarity with fact-checking software, platforms responsible for the spread, and students’ perspectives about media literacy programs. This research offers as an insight into the media literacy landscape among these students, shedding light on their role in shaping and consuming media content in today’sdigital age. Findings of the study reveals that maximum respondents believe ‘social media platforms’ and ‘television’ followed by ‘newspaper’ are responsible for spreading the fake news. DLCSUPVA, Rohtak is chosen asa matter of subject forthis study due to the unique characteristics of students of this institution as they are both the consumers and producers of media content. These students are engaged in various media production activities, including acting, editing, audiography, cinematography, animation, painting, computer graphics, etc. Therefore, this is the best population to be studied for the purpose of a pilot project.