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Abstract: Upper crossed syndrome is caused by weak lower and middle trapezius, tight upper trapezius and levator scapulae, weak deep-neck flexors, tight suboccipital muscles and sternocleidomastoid, weak serratus anterior, and tight pectoralis major and minor. Poor posture is the main driver of UCS. Postural deviations are a common problem among children caused by long term effects of poor posture induced by different factors of modern lifestyle. Sitting is the most common body position of every school child during classroom activities. The daily physical stresses associated with carrying bagpack causes significant forward lean of head and trunk. The simultaneous occurrence of forward head posture and rounded shoulders is a typical manifestation of upper crossed syndrome. Method - Observational study was conducted on 200 Subjects. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were selected and explained about the procedure and informed consent was taken from all the included subjects and their teacher/parents before starting the procedure. Pectoralis major contracture test, Pectoralis minor contracture test, Upper trapezius muscle length test, Lower and Middle trapezius weakness test was done. Lateral view photo was taken then cranio-vertebral angle measured using kinovea software .Data was recorded and analysed. The results were analyzed and documents. Result - : According to the tests performed as mentioned above 1% population was tested positive for pectoralis major contracture test, 72 % population was tested positive for pectoralis minor tightness test, 89.5 % and 90 % tested positive for middle and lower trapezius weakness test respectively , 73% tested positive for upper trapezius tightness test and 76.5 % population showed decreased cranio-vertebral angle values which suggests forward head posture. The above mentioned results collectively suggest that 24% of the population exhibited upper cross syndrome. Conclusion - The study concludes that there is 24% of the population showing prevalence of the upper cross syndrome in school going children's. Hence it is necessary to create postural awareness and ergonomics advice among school going children