Parent expectations in the Pune corridor
Schools in Kharadi, Hinjewadi, Baner and Viman Nagar draw heavily from families who work in software and treat an app, online payment and a real-time absence alert as the minimum rather than an upgrade. That raises the bar on adoption: the parent app has to be genuinely usable, notices need to be targeted rather than blanket, and a fee receipt should arrive the moment a payment clears. It also means app adoption tends to be fast, which makes moving official communication off WhatsApp realistic in a single term.
- Parent app with real-time absence alerts and instant digital receipts
- UPI, card and net banking, with the receipt issued automatically
- Notices targeted by standard, division or transport route
- A record of every notice sent, which a WhatsApp group cannot give you
Fee structures documented for PTA approval
The Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2011 requires private unaided schools to have fee revisions approved by the PTA executive committee, with appeals above the prescribed threshold going to the Divisional Fee Regulatory Committee. The practical consequence is that your approved structure and the collections against it must be documented rather than reassembled later. Keeping the structure, each head, every concession and every numbered receipt in one system turns that into a report. Confirm current thresholds with your own division, since the Act has been amended more than once.
Fast-growing campuses and new sections
Pune schools frequently add divisions and sometimes whole campuses between academic years. Adding a division, mapping its subjects, allotting roll numbers and attaching a fee structure should be an afternoon of configuration, not a migration project. Academic year rollover, promotions and the carry-forward of outstanding dues are defined processes rather than manual work.
Onboarding in Pune
Remote onboarding, usually live in about a week, covering import of students, standards, divisions and fee structures, exam pattern configuration, staff logins and training. Kothrud, Aundh, Baner, Hadapsar, Viman Nagar, Kharadi and Pimpri-Chinchwad are all within our regular working area. No setup fee.
Pricing
Rs.2,399/month covers up to 200 students and Rs.3,499/month covers up to 500, with custom Enterprise pricing for multi-branch groups. The 30-day trial needs no card.
AcadLynk plans and pricing
AcadLynk offers simple, transparent pricing for pune and every other module, with a free 30-day trial on all plans, free done-for-you onboarding, and no setup fees. Most schools go live in about seven days.
| Plan | Best for | Students | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Single small school | Up to 200 | Rs.2,399/month |
| Premium | Growing school | Up to 500 | Rs.3,499/month |
| Enterprise | Multi-branch groups | Custom | Custom pricing |
Everything included in AcadLynk
Every AcadLynk plan is an all-in-one platform built for Indian schools across CBSE, ICSE and state boards.
- 18+ modules covering admissions, enrollment, attendance, timetables, homework, examinations and fees
- Parent and student mobile app with real-time attendance alerts, fee reminders and notices
- Five role-based logins: Super Admin, Admin, Teacher, Student and Parent
- Automatic report cards, promotions and academic-year management
- Online fee collection with automatic reminders and digital receipts
- White-label branding and a custom domain, with isolated data per branch
- Encrypted data, secure authentication and a 99.9% uptime guarantee
More about AcadLynk
How much does AcadLynk cost?
AcadLynk pricing starts at Rs.2,399/month for up to 200 students, Rs.3,499/month for up to 500 students, and custom Enterprise pricing for multi-branch school groups. Every plan includes a free 30-day trial.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a free 30-day trial with access to all features and no credit card required, so you can test AcadLynk on a real class before deciding.
How long does setup take?
Most schools go live in about seven days. AcadLynk includes free done-for-you onboarding and imports your existing student, staff and fee data for you.
Is my school data secure?
Yes. AcadLynk uses encrypted data, secure role-based authentication for five user types, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee, with isolated data for each school or branch.
Which boards does AcadLynk support?
AcadLynk supports CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools, including academic-year cycles, grading, automatic report cards and promotions.
Frequently asked questions
Does AcadLynk work for SSC and CBSE schools in Pune?
Yes. Exam patterns, grading and report card formats are configurable per board, so MSBSHSE (SSC), CBSE and ICSE schools each keep their own structure.
How quickly do parents adopt the app?
Adoption is usually quick in Pune, particularly in the IT corridor. The reliable accelerator anywhere is putting the fee receipt and report card only in the app and announcing the date from which that applies.
Does it help with Maharashtra fee regulation requirements?
It keeps your approved fee structure, heads, concessions and numbered receipts retrievable in one place, which is what documenting a PTA-approved structure needs. It does not carry out the approval itself, and you should confirm current rules with your division.
Can we add a new division mid-year?
Yes. Adding a division, mapping subjects, allotting roll numbers and attaching a fee structure is configuration, and existing students can be moved into it without losing attendance or fee history.
What does it cost for a Pune school?
Rs.2,399/month for up to 200 students, Rs.3,499/month for up to 500, custom Enterprise pricing for multi-branch groups. The 30-day trial is free.
