Reading has a significant number of benefits and the effects of reading practice have been proven in most developed countries. The revolution of technology plays a significant role of unpredictable changes and pervasive effect that has transformed the society nowadays. Reading and reading habit are two aspects that have received increasing attention in recent years. In the evolving knowledge society, reading is considered crucial for gaining the necessary information and insights, which prepare a person to face the diverse challenges of modern times. With this notion, the present study has been undertaken with the objective of determining the reading habits of college students studying residing in Pollachi Taluk, Tamilnadu. To attain the objective, a well structured questionnaire has been issued to 110 students. According to the data obtained in the study, it has been determined that students in Pollachi Taluk preferred to read motivational books through online.