Student centred learning is one of the primary challenges in the field of education. We need good infrastructure facilities, cognition of teacher and students, technology and support from the managements as resources to make the students as their own learning. In order to realize this challenge learning to learn is the most important aspects for students. Learning to learn is the ability to sustain and continue their learning as long as possible and to categorize one’s own learning through observation, guidance, information gathering and effective management of time. In an ever changing ‘knowledge society’ learning is perceived as a life-long process required to adapt to new circumstances and thus ensuring personal economic and social success (Dubois & Staley, 1997). One should recognize their image of self and ability on how to learn the content to become a lifelong learner. Lifelong learning is highly associated with self- regulated learning of the students because self-regulated learning skills stimulate the students to read a lot. Self-regulated learning is a crucial skill for achieving school success. It refers to a student’s ability to think about a task or action beforehand, monitor his or her performance during its execution, and then reflect on it to take additional action afterward (Zimmerman, 2000). Many factors are responsible for self-regulated learning of the students like teachers’ belief, students’ perception, classroom environment, parents support, Peer interaction and teaching methodology. This paper highlights the perspectives of self-regulated learning and how it will be important for 21st century learners.