Objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of MRI in diagnosis of painful hip joint. Role of MRI in evaluation of painful hip joint and to establish a differential diagnosis of various painful hip joint pathologies on MRI. Materials & Methods: This prospective/retrospective study was carried out on 50 patients over a period of 2 years from 2021 to 2022. Study was carried out using SEIMENS 1.5 Tesla machine in Department of Radiodiagnosis at DR. PSIMS & RF, Gannavaram. Conclusion: MRI is a valuable tool in evaluation of hip disorders as it enables assesment of articular structures, extra articular soft tissues & osseous structure that can be affected in hip disorders.MRI of hip shall be performed out early in patients with persistent pain and negative radiographic findings.