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School Bag Weight Rules — CBSE and Government of India Guidelines

The official school-bag weight policy, why it matters, and how to apply it day-to-day.

Published 24 April 2026 by Yajur Editorial Team

The Government of India's School Bag Policy 2020 caps weight at roughly 10% of body weight, with absolute limits per class group: 1.6-2.2 kg (Class 1-2), up to 3 kg (Class 3-5), up to 4 kg (Class 6-7).

Three things every parent should do

  1. Weigh the bag once a month on a kitchen scale.
  2. Use a bag with padded straps and a chest strap — not a side-sling.
  3. Audit weekly: any book that's not on tomorrow's timetable comes out tonight.

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