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Quick answer
Always start from the list your school gives you. On top of it, younger children need pencils, erasers, a sharpener and crayons; middle school adds a geometry box and pens; high school adds a scientific calculator for science or commerce.
- Buy spares of pencils, erasers and refills; they go missing.
- Label everything with the child’s name.
- Check the calculator rule before buying for exams.
What each stage needs
LKG to UKGAges 3 to 5
Best for: jumbo crayons, thick pencils, eraser, sharpener, a big drawing book
Class 1 to 5Ages 6 to 10
Best for: pencils (pack of 10), erasers, sharpener, 15 cm scale, colour pencils, a first fountain pen
Class 6 to 10Ages 11 to 15
Best for: geometry box, ball and gel pens, highlighters, A4 ruled sheets for records
Class 11 and 12Ages 16 to 17
Best for: scientific or commercial calculator, record notebooks, files
Today’s prices on school basics
| Item | Our price | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
 Nataraj Hidey Camouflage Pencil – Pack of 10 | ₹60 | ₹60.0 |
 Nataraj 621 Plasto Eraser (Pack of 20) | ₹18 | ₹18.0 |
 Apsara Long Point Sharpener – Pack of 20 | ₹100 | ₹100 |
 Nataraj 621 Scale 15cm (Pack of 10) | ₹46 | ₹46.0 |
 Camlin Scholar Geometry Box – Math Instruments Set | ₹100 | ₹50.0 |
 Flair Inky Classic Liquid Ink Fountain Pen | ₹45 | ₹90.0 |
 Premium 4 Line A4 Paper 100 Pages | ₹199 | ₹199 |
A Class 6 kit5 of 6 on our site
- Notebooks as per the school listas listedIn the shop
Ready kits
Our combo+ kits put school basics together at today's prices; open the combo+ tab at the top of the site.
Choosing pens and calculators? Read best fountain pens for children and which calculator to buy.
Questions people ask
When should I buy school stationery?
Two to three weeks before school reopens, when stock is full and you have the school list.
HB or 2B pencils for young children?
HB for writing; 2B is darker and softer, good for drawing.
How many pencils does a child use in a term?
Roughly one pack of ten for a young child, more if they lose them often.
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