Question 1

What is school management software?

Accepted Answer

School management software (also called school ERP or SIS) is a single platform that digitises every administrative function of a school — admissions, attendance, fees, examinations, library, transport, parent communication, and reporting. Pathsala is a cloud-based school management system built for Indian schools (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards) with multi-tenant isolation so each school's data is private.

Question 2

How much does school management software cost in India?

Accepted Answer

Pathsala starts at ₹2,999/month for the Starter plan (up to 200 students). The Growth plan at ₹5,999/month covers up to 1,000 students and includes online exams, face-recognition attendance, library, and parent app. Enterprise plans for larger institutions start at ₹14,999/month with white-label branding.

Question 3

Does Pathsala offer a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every new school gets 15 days of full access to Pathsala at no charge. No credit card required to start. After the trial, schools choose a plan that fits their student count. If you decide not to continue, no data is lost — your records remain exportable for 30 days.

Question 4

Can I use Pathsala on a mobile phone?

Accepted Answer

Pathsala works on any modern mobile browser and offers dedicated parent and teacher apps for Android and iOS. The face-recognition attendance kiosk works on tablets, and live classes are accessible from any device with a camera and microphone.

Question 5

Is student data on Pathsala secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pathsala uses one isolated database per school — a query that runs for School A can never touch School B's data, verified by automated tests and annual third-party audits. All data is hosted in Indian regions, encrypted in transit and at rest, and processed in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

Question 6

Does Pathsala work with CBSE, ICSE, and state boards?

Accepted Answer

Pathsala is board-agnostic — schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and every Indian state board can use it. Report card formats, grading scales, and academic calendars are configurable per school.

Question 7

How do parents pay fees on Pathsala?

Accepted Answer

Pathsala supports UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), all major debit/credit cards, net banking, and EMI options via Razorpay. Parents receive automated reminders, get GST-compliant receipts instantly, and the school's bank account is credited typically within 1 working day.

Question 8

Can Pathsala host my school's website?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every Pathsala subscription includes a public school website on your own subdomain (yourschool.pathsala.org), with admission inquiry forms, photo gallery, faculty bios, news/notices, and a customisable About/Privacy/Terms section editable from the admin panel.

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School Management Software — Topic Index

Core product

Student management

Teacher and staff

Attendance

Fees and payments

Exams and assessment

Live classes and communication

Library

Parent portal and app

Operations

Admissions

Pricing and comparison

City and state long-tail

Decision-maker persona

Compliance and trust

School store and books

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