Gum exudates of Azadirachta indica (GAI) was tested as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1 N H2SO4 by means of different techniques viz., gravimetric experiments, electrochemical polarization and impedance studies, IR and SEM techniques. Nature of adsorption is reported and it follows Langmuir isotherm. Polarization method indicated mixed mode behaviour of the inhibitor. AC impedance studies supported mitigation effects of gum exudates of Azadirachta indica. IR and SEM studies reveal the protection of carbon steel through adsorption.