Experimental investigations on model pile groups of configuration, 1 · 1(single pile), 3 · 1, 2 · 2 for embedment length to diameter ratio, L/d ¼ 38, were conducted in uniform dry medium dense Ennore sand. The spacing of piles in the groups varied from 3 to 6 pile diameter. Soil-pile friction angles were d ¼ 16°and 28°. The pile groups were subjected to oblique pulling loads at angles h ¼ 0°, 30°, 60°and 90°with the vertical central axis of the groups. The loaddisplacement response, oblique ultimate pulling resistances have been qualitatively and quantitatively studied. The inclinations of the load, at which maximum oblique resistance for the groups were observed, have been reported. Predictions of ultimate resistance of pile groups under uplift, lateral and oblique pulling loads have been carried out respectively by the methods A comparison of the measured values of the Writers and others with the predicted values showed reasonable agreement.