Abstract Objective To study the functional outcomes in different groups of meningoencephalitis patients after rehabilitation approach in addition to standard medical therapy. Study period From January 2007 to January 2009. Study Design Prospective longitudinal analytical study. Study Area Departmentof Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Paediatric Medicine in North Bengal Medical College, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, India. Study population 108 patients. Material and methods After taking consent and institutional ethical committee clearance the sample size were assessed. After stabilisation of the affected children with medical therapies, rehabilitation regimen was added. Outcome measures Percentage of total Wee FIM score. Follow up 0, 2weeks, 6 weeks. Results Data analysed by McNamara's chi Square test showed disability rate is much higher than other aetiology. Best prognosis is seen in patients with viral infections. Discussion In developing countries children in lower socioeconomic group from rural areas are the most victim of tuberculous meningoencephalitis who responded reasonably with rehabilitation regimen. Conclusion Rehabilitation regimen is best helpful in viral infection. Tuberculous infection, relatively commoner in India does not respond very well.