Indian cutoffs:

• Underweight: <18.5
• Normal: 18.5–22.9
• Overweight: 23–24.9
• Obese I: ≥ 25–29.9
• Obese II: ≥ 30

This information is intended solely for patient awareness. It does not serve as a substitute of medical guidance provided by the Doctor or a Healthcare professional. Mankind Specialities makes every effort to provide information that is accurate and updated. You should consult and rely only on the advice of your Doctor or health care professional.

References:

1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. (2020). National Guidelines for Prevention & Management of Obesity. Available at https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/?s=obesity&asl_active=1&p_asl_data=1&customset[]=page&customset[]=post&asl _gen[]=excerpt&asl_gen[]=content&asl_gen[]=title&qtranslate_lang=0&filters_initial=1&filters_changed=0. (Accessed 1 July 2025)
2. Misra, S. V., Kumar, N., Das, S., Raj, N., Kalra, S., et al. (2022). ESI Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Obesity in India. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 26(4), 295–318. doi:10.4103/2230-8210.356236