BACKGROUNDAetiology and clinical profile of cirrhosis of liver may vary with different ethnic and geographical factors. In the west predominant aetiology is alcohol and NASH (Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis), whereas in developing countries alcohol and hepatitis B and C are common aetiologies.The aim of the study was to determine the aetiology, presentations and complications of cirrhosis of liver in a tertiary care hospital in Karnataka.