Levels & points
Fitness levels L1–L7, explained
The Fit India benchmarks turn every test score into one of seven levels, each worth a set number of points. Here is how it works.
L1
Work Harder
2pts
L2
Must Improve
4pts
L3
Can Do Better
6pts
L4
Good
7pts
L5
Very Good
8pts
L6
Athletic
9pts
L7
Sports Fit
10pts
How a score becomes a level
For every test, age and gender the norms list six cut-off values. The tool checks them in order from L1 upwards and stops at the first match:
- Higher is better (curl-ups, push-ups, sit and reach): the first cut-off the score is at or below gives the level.
- Lower is better (times and falls): the first cut-off the score is at or above gives the level.
- A score that passes all six cut-offs is L7 Sports Fit.
PDF rule vs Office rule
In some rows the official PDF prints a level as “from X to X”. Under the usual reading no score can land on that level. Schools handle this in two ways, so the tool lets you choose:
- PDF (default): Exactly as printed in the Fit India PDF.
- Office: When the PDF shows an empty level ("from X to X"), a score equal to X moves up one level, as many school offices do.
Example from the norms: a boy aged 9 scoring 13 in Partial Curl-up is L1 Work Harder under the PDF rule and L2 Must Improve under the office rule.
The rule you choose is printed on every result, report card and Excel export.
When a level is N/A
For the 600 m Run/Walk at ages 14–18 the printed benchmarks are not usable: the times are unrealistic and levels overlap. Rather than guess, the tool shows N/A with a short note. Other tests are still scored normally.
Total points, strongest and weakest area
Total points is the sum of the points for every test that has a level, so each test can add up to 10 points. The strongest area is the test with the highest level and the area that needs most work is the test with the lowest. Ties list every tied test. BMI is a separate category and does not add points.
Frequently asked questions
What does L1 to L7 mean in the Fit India test?
Each test score is placed on one of seven levels, from L1 “Work Harder” to L7 “Sports Fit”. The cut-offs depend on the test, the student’s age and gender.
How many points is each level worth?
L1 = 2, L2 = 4, L3 = 6, L4 = 7, L5 = 8, L6 = 9, L7 = 10 points.
Is BMI given a level?
No. BMI is reported as a category (Underweight, Normal, Overweight or Obese) and does not add points.
Source: Fitness Protocols and Guidelines for Age 5-18 Years (v1), Fit India Mission, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Section 7 Benchmarks, pages 48-57 (baseline reference for academic year 2020-21). Values verified against the PDF.