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The body mass index is one of the commonly used indicators of body fat composition and has been applied into publichealth and clinical practice. The index is obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the heightexpressed in kg/m2. Academic performance is the extent to which a student, teacher' or institution has achieved theireducational goals. It can be measured through various means, the most commonly utilised being examinations. In primaryschools, students are categorized based on their performance in examinations in to positions. 1st position being the best andthe last number being the opposite. The present study is primarily aimed at existence relationship between BM1and academic performance in primary school pupil in Nassarawa local government area of Kano northern Nigeria. Atotal of 400 students participated in study in selected 2 randomly primary schools in Nassarawa local government area. Themeasurement of height and weight were taken and BMI was calculated and the students position of the exams(academic performance) was examined by the terminal examination recorded from school management. The study foundthat there was no correlation between BMT and academic performance.