Education targeting the Indian marketFixed price $20.99/yearNo restrictions

.shiksha domain — the extension for education in India

.shiksha (education in Hindi) is the extension for schools, universities, e-learning platforms and any educational project targeting the Indian market.

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2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$20.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SHIKSHA domain

What is the .SHIKSHA domain?

The .shiksha is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. 'Shiksha' is the Hindi word for 'education' — written in Latin script for easy use as a web domain. .shiksha is the extension for schools, universities, exam preparation academies, e-learning platforms and any educational project targeting the huge educational market of India and its global diaspora. No restrictions. Fixed price $20.99/year.
Extension .SHIKSHA
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital
Restrictions None
Registration $20.99/year
Renewal $20.99/year

Uses of .SHIKSHA

Who is the .SHIKSHA domain for?

These are the most common situations where .SHIKSHA is the ideal extension.

Indian schools and educational institutions

Schools and primary and secondary education institutions in India.

Universities and higher education

Indian universities and higher education centres with national and international reach.

Exam preparation academies

Academies preparing students for entrance exams like JEE, NEET and other competitive Indian exams.

E-learning platforms for the Indian market

Online course platforms aimed specifically at Indian and Hindi-speaking students.

Education for the Indian diaspora

Educational platforms aimed at the Indian diaspora abroad wanting to maintain cultural and linguistic connection.

Educational resources and tutoring

Private tutoring platforms, study resources and educational support for Indian students.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .SHIKSHA domain

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.SHIKSHA vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SHIKSHA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.shiksha This page Education targeting the Indian market No restrictions $20.99/year
.education Education in general None Contact us
.in India (ccTLD) None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .SHIKSHA domain at miHosting

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .SHIKSHA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SHIKSHA domain

Does .shiksha have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .shiksha maintains the same price of $20.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.

Do I need to operate in India to register .shiksha?

No. .shiksha has no registration restrictions — any company can register it, although its natural purpose is to target the Indian and Hindi-speaking educational market.

Are online.shiksha or digital.shiksha good domains?

Yes. online.shiksha for e-learning platforms targeting the Indian market. digital.shiksha for digital education transformation projects. global.shiksha for platforms connecting with the Indian diaspora.

Is .shiksha recognisable to Indian students?

Yes. 'Shiksha' is a word in everyday Hindi usage referring to education — widely recognised and understood in India, which makes the domain communicate its purpose immediately.

Does .shiksha rank well in Google for educational searches in India?

Google treats .shiksha like any gTLD. For educational SEO in the Indian market, relevant content in Hindi or English depending on the audience, and academic authority are the determining factors.

Can I transfer my .shiksha domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .shiksha domain is the extension for education targeting the Indian market — managed by Identity Digital since 2014 at a fixed price of $20.99/year for registration and renewal. 'Shiksha' is the Hindi word for education, widely recognised and understood in India. .shiksha is the extension for schools, universities, exam preparation academies and e-learning platforms targeting the huge Indian educational market and its global diaspora. online.shiksha, digital.shiksha, global.shiksha — names that communicate the educational purpose from the URL. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .shiksha domain at miHosting costs $20.99/year with managed DNS and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your educational project has the digital presence its students deserve.