Background: Epilepsy is one of the common problems in children. The occurrence of two unprovoked seizures more than 24 hours apart could indicate the presence of an epileptic disorder. The present study was conducted to assess depression among children with epilepsy. Materials & Methods: 80 children diagnosed with epilepsy of both genders were enrolled. A thorough clinical examination was performed. Assessment of depression was done by DASS scale. Results: Out of 80 patients, boys were 50 and girls were 30. out of 80 patients, 24 (30%) had depression. Conclusion: Epileptic children had high prevalence of depression. Maximum cases were seen in boys than girls. Key words: Children, Depression, Epileptic