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Geomorphic and curve number-based run-off estimation approaches are proposed in this study for Olidih watershed, India. Cartosat Digital Elevation Model derived morphometry parameters were used for the computation of run-off. The observed and predicted run-off are uniformly scattered around 1:1 line and coefficient of correlation (R-2) is found to be around 0.94 in case of NRCS-CN method. Run-off assessment computed using geomorphological parameters and NRCS-CN approach has improved with the introduction of rainfall correction factor. The improved R2 from 0.3 to 0.86 in this case was attributed to rainfall correction factor computed based on the long-term rainfall average of the study area. Run-off assessment made using composite parameter approach shows R2 values of 0.98 and 0.82 for different initial abstraction losses 0.2 and 0.3, respectively, and has indicated better prediction. Therefore, proposed morphometry-based approaches can be explored as an alternative for simulating the hydrological response of the watersheds.