Question 1

What is the best school fee software for Chennai schools?

Accepted Answer

For Chennai CBSE and Tamil Nadu State Board schools, commonly cited school fee software options include EduGradUP (₹9,000–₹23,000/yr, full ERP), Fedena (US$999–$1,699/yr), iVake (₹5–₹8/student/mo), MyClassboard (custom), and Entab CampusCare (custom) — all full school ERPs. FastFee is a collection-only layer: UPI AutoPay eNACH mandates that auto-debit parents on the fee due date, WhatsApp reminders automatically sent, flat annual subscription with no per-transaction cut.

Question 2

FastFee vs Fedena for Chennai school fee collection — which is better?

Accepted Answer

Fedena is an international school ERP (originally from Kerala, widely used in Tamil Nadu) covering attendance, timetable, library, and fee management at US$999–$1,699/year. It is a good fit for CBSE schools that need full ERP coverage. FastFee focuses purely on collection: UPI AutoPay eNACH mandates that auto-debit parents without manual action, automated WhatsApp reminders, and a pending-fee tracker. Chennai schools using Fedena for school management often add FastFee as the collection automation layer on top.

Question 3

How do Chennai schools collect fees under Tamil Nadu Board (Samacheer Kalvi) regulations?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu private schools under Samacheer Kalvi operate under the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act which places caps on fee revision. FastFee supports configuration of approved fee structures per class with the ability to freeze amounts at the regulated level. Quarterly and annual fee collection cycles common in Tamil Nadu are fully supported. Separate heads for tuition, transport, and activity fees with individual reminder schedules.

Question 4

What is the SAC code for school fee collection in Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

School fee services fall under SAC code 9992 (educational support services) for GST. FastFee generates GST-compliant receipts with SAC 9992, school GSTIN, student name, class, fee head, and payment mode. This is uniform across all states — Tamil Nadu schools use the same code as schools in other states.

Question 5

Can FastFee integrate with ERPs used by Chennai schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chennai schools use a mix of Fedena, MasterSoft, Edunext, SchoolPad, and Tamil Nadu-specific custom systems. FastFee imports student data via CSV and handles the collection layer independently — WhatsApp reminders with embedded UPI links, eNACH mandate setup for recurring fees, and a real-time pending dashboard. FastFee does not require replacing the primary ERP.

Software	Type	Pricing	UPI AutoPay eNACH	WhatsApp reminders	Best for
FastFee ★	Collection layer	Flat annual — no per-txn cut	✓ Auto-debit on due date	✓ D-5, due, D+3, D+7, D+15	Schools wanting automated collection alongside existing ERP
EduGradUP	Full school ERP	₹9,000–₹23,000/yr	Limited	Basic	Schools needing single-system ERP coverage
Fedena	Full school ERP	US$999–$1,699/yr	Limited	Plugin-based	Established in Tamil Nadu; suits CBSE schools with IT staff
iVake	Fee & SMS tool	₹5–₹8/student/mo	No	SMS-based	Large schools needing per-student volume pricing
Entab CampusCare	Full school ERP	Custom	Limited	Yes	Large Chennai schools with 1,000+ students and ERP budgets

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