Frequently Asked Questions

Pathsala is a cloud-based, multi-tenant School Management ERP built in India for Indian schools, paired with a built-in education marketplace. It brings admissions, attendance, fees, exams, communication, transport, accounting and more into one easy-to-use platform. Each school runs on its own subdomain and can be accessed from anywhere through any browser.

Yes, Pathsala is fully cloud-hosted, so there is nothing to install or maintain on your own servers. You can log in from anywhere using any browser, and it works smoothly on mobile too. Each school gets its own subdomain, and a custom domain is also supported.

Yes, parents get mobile access to stay connected with their child's school. They can check attendance, fees, results and school updates right from their phone. Parent communication also flows through notices and SMS, WhatsApp and email.

Yes, Pathsala follows modern security practices with role-based access so each user sees only what they should. Regular backups help keep your information safe, and the school always owns its own data. Your records stay protected while remaining easy to access for the right people.

Yes, Pathsala offers a 30-day free trial, and no credit card is needed to get started. You can explore the platform fully and see how it fits your school before deciding. Plans start at ₹999/month, with 18% GST applied on top and a claimable GST tax invoice issued.

Pathsala is built for Indian schools of every size, from small institutions to large ones. School owners and administrators get full management tools, teachers manage daily classroom tasks, and parents stay updated on their child's progress. With modules covering admissions to accounting, it suits any school looking to go digital.

Pathsala supports CBSE, ICSE, IB and state boards, so schools across India can use it. Grading, report-card formats and term structure are configurable per board to match your exact requirements. This means your exams and report cards follow the rules your board expects.

Pathsala is multi-language and supports English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati. The built-in AI assistant works in these languages too, making the platform comfortable for users across different regions. This helps staff and parents use Pathsala in the language they prefer.

No installation is needed because Pathsala is cloud-hosted and runs in any browser. Getting started is quick: just sign up, get your subdomain, import your students from Excel or CSV, and you are ready to go. Onboarding help, data import and training are provided to make the switch smooth.

Yes, Pathsala works well for small schools. The Lite plan starts at ₹999/month for up to around 100 students, scaling to the Growth plan at ₹5,999/month for up to about 1000 students, with custom plans for larger schools. With a 30-day free trial and no credit card required, small schools can try it risk-free.

Pathsala includes a dedicated Admissions & Enquiries module that captures every prospective-student enquiry and guides it through to enrolment in one place. This means your front office never loses a lead and admission staff can track each applicant's status from first contact to final admission. It saves hours of paperwork and helps your school convert more enquiries into confirmed admissions.

Yes. The Student Management module keeps every child's profile, class and section details, and academic information securely in one cloud-based system you can open from any browser or mobile. Because Pathsala is cloud-hosted, staff can find a student's details in seconds instead of digging through files. The school owns its data, with role-based access and regular backups to keep records safe.

Pathsala supports flexible attendance — manual marking, a live class register, biometric and even face recognition — so you can choose what fits your school. When a child is marked absent, parents are notified automatically, giving families peace of mind about their child's safety. Parents can also view their child's full attendance history anytime from their mobile.

Yes. The Examinations & Report Cards module lets you record marks and produce report cards, with grading, report-card formats and term structure configurable per board — CBSE, ICSE, IB and state boards are all supported. Teachers save time on result preparation, and parents can view their child's results online from anywhere. This keeps your exam process accurate, consistent and ready for any board's requirements.

Yes. The Online Classes & Quiz module lets teachers conduct virtual classes and set quizzes for students within the same platform they already use for everything else. This makes remote and blended learning simple, with no separate tools to juggle. Students and parents can access classes and quizzes from any browser or mobile, so learning continues smoothly even outside the classroom.

Yes. Pathsala includes a Library module to manage your school's books and keep track of issues and returns in one organised place. Librarians can quickly see what's available and which student has borrowed what, reducing lost books and manual registers. It keeps your library running smoothly as part of the same connected school system.

Yes. Pathsala gives parents mobile access to their child's attendance, fees, results and school updates, so they always stay informed. They receive automatic alerts, such as when their child is marked absent, and can check report cards online from anywhere. This keeps parents closely connected to their child's academic life and strengthens the school-home relationship.

Parents can pay fees online directly from their phone using UPI, debit or credit card, or net-banking, powered securely through Razorpay. The moment a payment succeeds, a GST receipt is auto-generated, so there's no waiting at the school counter or chasing paper slips. Every payment is recorded against the right student instantly, making fee collection smooth for both parents and the school office.

Pathsala keeps a live record of every student's pending dues, so the school always knows exactly who has paid and who hasn't. The system sends automatic reminders to parents for upcoming or overdue fees, reducing manual follow-up for staff. Parents also get mobile access to view their child's fee status anytime, which keeps everyone on the same page.

Yes, Pathsala issues GST receipts automatically for online fee payments, so your records stay compliant without extra effort. On your Pathsala subscription itself, 18% GST applies and a claimable GST tax invoice is provided. This makes it easy for schools to maintain proper, audit-ready documentation.

Yes, Pathsala has a built-in Tally-style Accounting module that uses proper double-entry bookkeeping along with GST support. It also includes bank reconciliation, so your school's books and bank statements stay matched and accurate. This lets schools manage their full financial picture inside the same platform they use for everything else.

Yes, Pathsala includes a Staff & Payroll module to manage your teaching and non-teaching staff in one place. You can handle salary records for both teaching and non-teaching staff within the same platform you already use for everything else. This helps schools run their staff payments without juggling separate tools.

Pathsala plans start at ₹999/month for the Lite plan (up to around 100 students) and scale to ₹5,999/month for the Growth plan (up to around 1000 students), with custom plans for larger schools. An 18% GST applies on top, and you receive a claimable GST tax invoice. You can try everything, including fees and accounting, with a 30-day free trial that needs no credit card.

Yes. Pathsala's Transport module lets schools manage routes, vehicles and drivers, and offers live tracking so parents can follow the school bus in real time. Parents simply open Pathsala in any browser or on mobile to see where their child's bus is. This adds peace of mind and reduces those daily 'where is the bus?' calls to the office.

Yes. The Transport module in Pathsala lets you set up routes, add vehicles and assign drivers in one place. Live tracking is built in, so the school office and parents can both see vehicle movement. It works from any browser and on mobile, with no installation required.

Yes. Pathsala includes a Hostel management module for schools that run boarding facilities. It works alongside the Student, Fees and Communication modules, so hostel student records stay connected to the rest of the school system. Everything is cloud-hosted and accessible from any browser or mobile device.

Pathsala's Parent Communication module lets schools post notices and send messages to parents over SMS, WhatsApp and email. Parents also get mobile access to their child's attendance, fees, results and updates in one place. This keeps families informed instantly without long phone calls or printed circulars.

Yes. Pathsala has a built-in School Store where parents can order uniforms, books and stationery online, with a cart and order tracking. Schools manage their store items and orders directly inside Pathsala. Parents shop from any browser or on mobile, making back-to-school purchases simple and convenient.

Pathsala includes a Reports & Dashboards module that brings key school data together for quick decision-making. Because it connects with modules like Admissions, Attendance, Fees, Examinations and the School Store, school owners and administrators get an at-a-glance view of how the school is running. Everything is available from any browser and on mobile, so you can check reports from anywhere.

Pathsala plans start at just ₹999/month for the Lite plan (for schools with up to about 100 students) and scale up to ₹5,999/month for the Growth plan (up to about 1000 students). Larger schools can get a custom plan tailored to their size. Please note that 18% GST applies on top of the plan price, and we issue a claimable GST tax invoice.

Pathsala offers simple, school-size-based plans: the Lite plan at ₹999/month covers up to about 100 students, and the Growth plan at ₹5,999/month covers up to about 1000 students. For bigger institutions, we offer custom plans built around your student count and needs. Every plan gives you access to Pathsala's modules — from admissions and fees to attendance, exams and accounting.

Yes, Pathsala comes with a 30-day free trial so you can explore the platform fully before paying anything. During the trial you can set up your school, import students and try the modules first-hand. Our team also helps with onboarding, data import and training so you can get started quickly.

No credit card is needed to start your 30-day free trial of Pathsala. You can simply sign up, get your school's subdomain, import your students via Excel or CSV and begin right away. There's no installation and nothing to pay until you decide Pathsala is right for your school.

Yes, 18% GST applies on top of the listed plan price. For example, the ₹999/month Lite plan would have 18% GST added to it. We issue a proper GST tax invoice that your school can claim as input credit where eligible.

Pathsala supports convenient online payments through UPI, debit/credit card and net-banking, processed securely via Razorpay. You also get auto-generated GST receipts for your records. The same easy payment options are available for collecting school fees from parents.

You can try Pathsala risk-free with a 30-day trial and no credit card, and your school always owns its data. For large schools that go beyond the Growth plan, we offer custom plans tailored to your student count and requirements. To discuss custom pricing or any account question, reach us at +91 7719445176 or org.pathsala@gmail.com.

Getting started with Pathsala is quick and simple — just sign up, get your own school subdomain, and import your students using an Excel or CSV file. There's nothing to install because Pathsala is fully cloud-hosted, so you can begin right away from any browser. You can also start with a 30-day free trial, no credit card needed.

Setup is quick because Pathsala is cloud-hosted with nothing to install — you simply sign up, receive your subdomain, import your student data via Excel or CSV, and you're ready to go. Our team also provides onboarding help, data import support and training to get your school running smoothly. You can explore everything risk-free during the 30-day free trial.

Yes, you can import your existing student records into Pathsala directly from an Excel or CSV file, so you don't have to re-enter anything by hand. Our team provides data import support as part of onboarding to make the move smooth and error-free. This means your school can switch to Pathsala without losing any of its existing records.

Yes, Pathsala provides onboarding help, data import and training so your staff feel confident using the system from day one. We guide you through setting up your subdomain, importing students and getting your modules ready. If you need help along the way, our support team in Meerut is just a phone call or email away.

Pathsala offers friendly support by phone at +91 7719445176 and by email at org.pathsala@gmail.com, along with onboarding help, data import and training. Our team is based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250103, India, so you're supported by people who understand Indian schools. Whether you have a setup question or need day-to-day help, we're here to assist.

Yes, every school on Pathsala runs on its own subdomain, and a custom domain is also supported if you'd like to use your school's own web address. You and your parents can access Pathsala from anywhere using any browser, and it works on mobile too. This gives your school a professional, branded online presence.

Your school owns its data — it always belongs to you, not to Pathsala. We simply provide the secure cloud platform where your records are stored and managed. With role-based access and regular backups, your information stays protected while remaining fully yours.

Yes, Pathsala follows modern security practices with role-based access, so each person only sees what they're meant to. We take regular backups to keep your records safe, and your school always owns its data. Your information stays private and protected, giving you peace of mind as you manage your school online.