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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. Classes going students generally assume variety of postures during their lectures. Being students who are studying for competitive exams it's imperative for them to sit for longer duration at a stretch. Now a days due to heavy competition student's studying hours hasn't reduced but has added a burden of improper posture maintained by the students. There is marked deterioration in the posture due to wrong sitting positions which can lead to Upper cross syndrome which can then lead to complications like pain in back, difficulty in activities of daily living, numbness, tingling and pain in upper limb. Method - Observational study was conducted on 114 subjects at several MPSC and UPSC classes. Individuals were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Individuals were explained about the procedure and informed consent was taken from all the included subjects before starting the procedure of the study.. Pectoralis major contracture test and lower and middle trapezius weakness test were done. Upper trapezius tightness test and Cranio-cervical flexion test were performed Result - According to the tests performed as mentioned above 12 % population was tested positive for pectoralis major contracture test, 11 % tested positive for middle and lower trapezius weakness test, 53 % tested positive for upper trapezius tightness test and 43 % population showed values of performance index lower than average in cranio-cervical flexion test which suggests weakness of cervical flexors. Conclusion - According to result 11% participants studying for competitive exams have Upper Cross Syndrome.