.school Domain Registration India
.school is an open generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), in the root since 19 February 2015, with no affiliation check. WebJi® lists it at ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits K-12 schools, preschools and music, dance or driving schools.
For Indian schools and skill academies choosing between .school, .shiksha, .education and the reserved .edu.in zone.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹4,562/yr
- Renewal
- ₹4,846/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .school domain?
.school is an open generic top-level domain for schools and learning providers, managed by Binky Moon, LLC through Identity Digital Inc.; anyone can register a name in it. IANA records its delegation to Little Galley, LLC on 16 February 2015, entry to the root on 19 February 2015, and the 2018 move to Binky Moon.
- Type: generic TLD, Latin script, no accreditation check.
- Registry manager: Binky Moon, LLC (c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington).
- DNSSEC: secure delegation at the root.
- Registry’s intended market: public and private schools, trade schools, online learning and teacher resources.
Which Indian schools and academies use a .school name?
.school suits Indian K-12 schools, preschools, and skill schools for music, dance, languages or driving — anyone parents and students already call a “school”. Coaching institutes and colleges usually have better-fitting endings.
| Institution | Example name | Main audience |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE or state-board K-12 school | greenvalley.school | Parents seeking admission details |
| Preschool or play school | littlesteps.school | Parents of toddlers in one neighbourhood |
| Music or dance school | kathak.school | Students booking classes and recitals |
| Language school | frenchclass.school | Adults and students preparing for exams |
| Driving school | learndrive.school | New drivers booking lessons |
How much does a .school domain cost compared with other education extensions?
WebJi® lists .school at ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 a year to renew, before 18% GST, as read from billing on 4 November 2026. India-focused education endings cost less, so compare the reading as well as the price.
| Extension | Year one (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .school | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | Schools and skill schools | Register → |
| .shiksha | ₹1,891 | ₹2,302 | Indian education brands, Hindi reading | Register → |
| .education | ₹1,800 | ₹2,188 | Edtech and education services | Register → |
| .university | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | Higher-education institutions | Register → |
For budgeting, year one plus two renewals at these listed rates is ₹14,254 before tax; checkout prices a prepaid multi-year order, so use that as an estimate.
Does a school need recognition or affiliation to register .school?
No — the .school registry checks no board affiliation, recognition certificate or trust registration, so any school, tutor or individual can register an available name. That differs from India’s reserved zones: ERNET India allots .ac.in and .edu.in only to qualifying Indian academic institutions.
Because the registry does not verify, parents will judge the school by what the site shows. Use the school’s registered name in the domain and avoid names that resemble another school or a board, which invite complaints.
What must an Indian school website publish?
CBSE-affiliated schools are required to publish a Mandatory Public Disclosure on their own website, so the domain becomes part of compliance, not just marketing. State boards and parents expect similar basics.
- Disclosure: affiliation details, staff, fee structure and infrastructure as the board prescribes.
- Admissions: dates, eligibility by age, documents and an enquiry form.
- Fees: a clear fee schedule, with online payment if offered.
- Notices: circulars and calendars as HTML pages, not only image uploads.
- Staff email: office@ and admissions@ on business email or Google Workspace.
See how to create a school website and school website hosting for setup; renewals and transfers are on the domain registration hub.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .school registry?
Binky Moon, LLC is the registry manager in the IANA root zone database, operating through Identity Digital Inc. in Bellevue, Washington. .school was first delegated to Little Galley, LLC in February 2015 and moved to Binky Moon in 2018.
Should an Indian school choose .school or .edu.in?
ERNET India allots .edu.in and .ac.in only to qualifying Indian institutions, so check eligibility first. If the school qualifies, a reserved .in zone signals a recognised Indian institution; .school is open to anyone and works well as a short, memorable brand address.
Can a coaching institute use .school?
Yes, nothing restricts it, but students rarely call coaching centres “schools”. Exam-preparation brands often find .shiksha, .education or .in a closer fit, and cheaper to renew at the rates listed on 4 November 2026.
What does .school cost for three years?
At the listed rates, ₹4,562 for year one plus two renewals at ₹4,846 is ₹14,254 before GST. That is a planning estimate; checkout prices any prepaid multi-year term.
Is the .school zone signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA publishes a DS record for .school. Enable DNSSEC on your name at your DNS host, especially if parents log in to fee-payment or result portals on the site.
Registry facts checked against IANA and ERNET India’s registry rules on 15 November 2026 · Prices as listed by WebJi® billing on 4 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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