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Next Education

by Next Education · Hyderabad, Telangana · Since 2007

School solutions built in Hyderabad.

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Starting price
Price on request
No public price list on nexteducation.in or nextos.in
Free trial / plan
Free start offered
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Next Education?

Next Education India Pvt Ltd is a Hyderabad K-12 company. Its registered office is in Banjara Hills, and it also has offices in Kochi, Noida and Dubai. Most Indian principals know it for TeachNext smart-class content and NextBooks textbooks. On the software side it sells NextOS, also called NextLearningPlatform. NextOS puts the school ERP (NextERP), the LMS (NextLMS), assessments, online classes and parent communication into one SaaS product. Next Education says 18,000+ schools use its products, and the NextOS site claims 21,000+ institutions and over 20 million learners.

NextOS fits private CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools that want admissions, fees, attendance, exams and learning content in one system. The fee module is a real strength. It has a cloud ledger, automatic late fees and reminders, and a Tally integration. Parents can pay through Razorpay, PayU, ICICI Eazypay or GrayQuest EMI. Attendance can come from RFID, NFC, biometrics or face recognition, and the transport module lets parents track bus pick-up and drop-off in the app. Schools that already use TeachNext or NextBooks get their content and the ERP from a single vendor.

The weak spots are transparency and polish. Neither nexteducation.in nor nextos.in publishes a price list. The site has a 'Get Started Free' button and claims you can 'go live in 10 minutes', but a real rollout needs data migration and staff training. Reviews on the App Store mention message errors and old dues showing as pending. The privacy policy names no security certification such as ISO 27001, and it allows data to be processed outside India where the law permits.

Pricing works by quote: you ask for a demo, and sales prices the deal based on the modules, student count and any content or hardware bundle. Get the per-student or per-module cost in writing, check whether GST is included, and ask about payment-gateway charges before you sign. Also compare it with Teachmint, Entab CampusCare and Fedena, because their prices are easier to benchmark.

What works well

  • +One login covers ERP, LMS, adaptive assessments, online classes and the parent app
  • +Fee module includes a cloud ledger, automatic late fees and Tally integration
  • +Many Indian payment options: Razorpay, PayU, Atom, ICICI Eazypay and GrayQuest EMI
  • +Attendance capture through RFID, NFC, biometrics, face recognition or eSSL devices
  • +Digital content covers CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, Army Board and 29 state boards
  • +Live classes run through Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with AI proctoring for tests
  • +The iOS app holds a 4.5 rating from about 1.5k ratings

What to watch out for

  • −No public price list on either official site, so every school must negotiate a quote
  • −Some App Store reviewers report message errors and incorrect pending-dues alerts
  • −The privacy policy lists no ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification
  • −Data may be processed outside India where the law permits, according to the privacy policy
  • −The app is large (over 500 MB on iOS) and needs an account activated by the school
  • −Support turnaround on the solutions page is quoted as several days rather than hours

Best suited for: Private K-12 schools in India that want ERP, LMS and content from one vendor · Schools already using TeachNext smart classes or NextBooks · School groups that collect large fee volumes online and post them to Tally · Schools that need parent bus tracking and automated attendance

Next Education at a glance

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Next Education features

Researched from Next Education's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Administration (NextERP)

  • Digital admission forms with OTP-verified enquiries and follow-ups
  • 360-degree student profiles with records, report cards and transfer certificates
  • Library, timetable, leave and transport management
  • Bulk uploads and bulk SMS or memos

Fees & Finance

  • Cloud ledger with audit-ready PDF and Excel reports
  • Concessions, scholarships, automatic late fees and reminders
  • Online fee payment through multiple Indian gateways
  • Tally integration

Teaching & Learning (NextLMS)

  • Course plans that can be created fresh or reused from earlier years
  • Live and recorded classes with whiteboards and chat
  • Static and adaptive assessments with AI proctoring
  • Homework, pending tasks and progress reports on the student dashboard

Communication & Marketing

  • Real-time alerts by app, email and SMS
  • In-app parent-teacher chat and forums
  • Website and landing-page builder for admissions
  • Email, SMS and WhatsApp campaigns with UTM tracking

Attendance & Safety

  • RFID, NFC, biometric and face-recognition attendance
  • Period-wise attendance tracking
  • Absence alerts to parents
  • Bus pick-up and drop-off tracking for parents

AI capabilities

  • AI proctoring flags tab switching, extra people on camera and exits from full screen
  • AI-powered doubt resolution in online classes
  • Face-recognition attendance for teachers and students

Next Education pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: nextos.in offers a 'Get Started Free' signup and a live demo; no trial length is stated. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Next Education pricing breakdown

NextOS (NextLearningPlatform)

Quote

  • NextERP: admissions, fees, attendance, library, transport, exams
  • NextLMS: course plans, homework, live lectures
  • Adaptive and static assessments with AI proctoring
  • Parent, student, teacher and principal mobile apps

TeachNext / NextLab classroom solutions

Quote

  • 4,000+ hours of animated digital content
  • ScienceLab, MathsLab, RoboticsLab and EnglishLab
  • Preventive hardware maintenance with online and on-site support
  • • Pricing is set by sales after a demo, based on the modules chosen, the student count and any content or hardware bundle.
  • • The official sites do not mention whether GST is included.
  • • Sales toll-free number: 1800-200-5566; email info@nexteducation.in.
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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

  • Tally
  • Razorpay
  • PayU
  • Atom
  • ICICI Eazypay
  • GrayQuest
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams
  • YouTube
  • Khan Academy
  • SCORM
  • H5P
  • LTI
  • ClassLink
  • WhatsApp
  • eSSL

Security & compliance

  • The privacy policy says data is held in data centres within Indian jurisdiction, though processing outside India is allowed where the law permits
  • Payment card details are collected by the payment gateways and are not stored by Next Education
  • Google Widevine DRM and dynamic watermarking protect video content
  • Verified access means only enrolled students can view course content

For Indian businesses

  • The registered office is in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, and disputes fall under Hyderabad courts
  • Content covers CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, Army Board and 29 state boards
  • Fees can be collected through Razorpay, PayU, ICICI Eazypay and GrayQuest EMI, and posted to Tally
  • Indian toll-free support number 1800-200-5566
  • Parent communication includes WhatsApp campaigns

Mobile apps

Free NextOS app for students, parents, teachers and principals. It needs iOS 14 or later, is available in English and Arabic, and works only with an account the school activates.

What reviewers say about Next Education

Scores published on independent review sites — follow the links for the full reviews.

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

  • Toll-free 1800-200-5566
  • Email info@nexteducation.in
  • Online and on-site support engineers
  • NextDeeksha teacher training workshops

Trust, compliance & who uses Next Education

18,000+ schools (nexteducation.in); 21,000+ institutions (nextos.in)

Customers

12 million+ students and 240,000+ teachers

Users covered

Is Next Education the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Private K-12 schools in India that want ERP, LMS and content from one vendor
  • Schools already using TeachNext smart classes or NextBooks
  • School groups that collect large fee volumes online and post them to Tally
  • Schools that need parent bus tracking and automated attendance

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Coaching centres or colleges that need a quick self-serve signup with published pricing
  • Institutions whose procurement requires documented ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification
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Specifications

Category
School & college ERP
Vendor
Next Education
Headquarters
Hyderabad, Telangana
Founded
2007
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
Price on request · No public price list on nexteducation.in or nextos.in
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
Yes

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Next Education — frequently asked questions

How much does Next Education NextOS cost?+

Next Education does not publish NextOS prices on nexteducation.in or nextos.in. The school asks for a demo, and sales then quotes a price based on the modules chosen, the number of students and any TeachNext content or hardware bundle. Get the per-student or annual figure in writing and confirm whether 18% GST is extra before you compare it with Teachmint or Entab.

Is there a free plan or free trial for NextOS?+

The NextOS website has a 'Get Started Free' button and a live demo request, but it does not say how long the free period lasts or what limits apply. Treat it as a guided evaluation and not a permanent free plan. Confirm with Next Education sales which modules stay free and when billing starts.

What does Next Education's school ERP include?+

NextERP, part of NextOS, covers admissions with OTP-verified enquiries, fee collection and ledgers, attendance, library, timetable, transport, exams and report cards, and transfer certificates. It shares one platform with NextLMS for course plans, homework and live classes, and with adaptive assessments, so schools don't need separate tools for administration and teaching.

Does Next Education NextOS integrate with Tally and payment gateways?+

Yes. NextOS lists a Tally integration for fee accounting, and supports Razorpay, PayU, Atom, ICICI Eazypay, Zenda and GrayQuest for online fee payment, including EMI options. Late fees and reminders run automatically. Ask about the gateway transaction charges separately, because these are usually billed by the gateway and not by Next Education.

Is there a Next Education mobile app for parents?+

Yes. The free NextOS (NextLearningPlatform) app is on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Parents can pay fees, see attendance and progress, chat with teachers and track the school bus. The iOS listing shows a 4.5 rating from about 1.5k ratings. Logins work only after the school activates the account.

Is student data safe with Next Education?+

Next Education's privacy policy says data is kept in data centres within Indian jurisdiction. It also allows processing outside India where the law permits. Card details are handled by the payment gateways, and video content is protected by Widevine DRM and watermarking. The policy names no ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification, so schools with strict requirements should ask for audit evidence.

Next Education vs Teachmint: which is better?+

Next Education suits schools that want ERP, LMS and a large library of board-aligned content (TeachNext, NextBooks) from one Hyderabad vendor. Teachmint is known for app-first school management and easier self-onboarding. If your teachers already use TeachNext content, NextOS avoids a second vendor. If you only need administration and fees, compare quotes from both before deciding.

How long does it take to set up NextOS in a school?+

The NextOS site claims a school can go live in 10 minutes. A full rollout takes longer, because you have to import student and fee data, configure fee structures and train teachers. Next Education provides online and on-site support engineers and NextDeeksha training workshops. Plan for a few weeks before the start of the academic year.

Which boards does Next Education content support?+

Next Education says its digital content covers CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, the Army Board and 29 state boards, in multiple languages. The content is designed around Bloom's Taxonomy. TeachNext alone offers more than 4,000 hours of animated content, and the NextLab products add science, maths, robotics and English labs for schools that want hands-on learning.

Where is Next Education based and how do I contact support?+

Next Education India Pvt Ltd is headquartered in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, and also has offices in Kochi, Noida and Dubai. Schools can call the toll-free number 1800-200-5566 or email info@nexteducation.in. Privacy complaints go to grievance@nexteducation.in, and the privacy policy says disputes fall under Hyderabad courts.

What is Next Education?+

Next Education is school & college erp by Next Education, an Indian company from Hyderabad. School solutions built in Hyderabad.

How much does Next Education cost?+

Next Education publishes: Price on request · No public price list on nexteducation.in or nextos.in. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Next Education offer a free trial or free plan?+

Next Education does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Next Education made in India?+

Yes. Next Education is built by Next Education, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Who is Next Education best suited for?+

Next Education suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for school & college erp.

What are the best alternatives to Next Education?+

Popular alternatives in school & college erp include Frappe Education, Teachmint for Institutes, Shiksha. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Next Education deployed?+

Next Education is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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