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In the current work, a plant-based carbon sample is synthesized successfully from monkey ladder (EntadaGigas) plant seeds by combustion technique. The prepared samples are subjected to characterizations such as Powder Xray Diffractogram(PXRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Analysis. The PXRD pattern of the prepared MLC carbon sample exhibits the graphitic structure. The SEM micrograph displays the flake-like morphology; the FTIR spectrum reveals the presence of carbon-based functional groups. The dielectric property of the prepared carbon sample has been studied and confirms the good ac conductivity. The cole-cole plot of the prepared MLC carbon sample displays a single semicircle which signifies the highly resistive grain boundaries. The electrochemical study of prepared MLC Coated Ni foam electrode in 0.1 M NaOH electrolyte solution showed good redox potential output proposed by cyclic voltammetric and amperometric studies.The developed material exhibited a good response towards the glucose sensor with a sensitivity of 0.8 mAmM-1 and a limit of detection of 0.5 mM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]