Here's how you can order your academic supplies online:

1 Look for one-stop-shop: There is no dearth of websites offering books, educational aids, and other stationary items, but for ease and convenience you should look for a one stop shop which sells all kinds of academic supplies.

2 Check relevance: Check accurately the titles of books, year of publishing, edition, name of publishing company, author’s name according to your course’s syllabus.

3 Basics in bulk: Notebooks, pencils, erasers, markers, highlighters, staple pins, pens are things which you will need regularly throughout the year. So, buy these things in bulk  and you might get handsome discounts on bulk purchases.

4 Check for special offers: Online stores often offer gift vouchers for shopping and free gifts in the beginning of the academic year and on festive occasions. Look out for such sales and offers.

(With inputs from Manoj Chandra, CEO, AllSchoolStuff.com)