Software Licensing for Schools, Colleges & Universities — India
Academic pricing on Microsoft A3/A5, Adobe VIP Education, Autodesk Education Community, SketchUp Education — for Indian schools, colleges & universities.
Educational institutions in India (K-12 schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres, IITs / NITs / IIMs) get significantly discounted software pricing — 60 – 80 % off standard commercial rates. Autodesk software is even free for students, teachers and educational institutions via the Autodesk Education Community.
INDIA ENTERPRISES is an authorised Education channel partner for Microsoft, Adobe and SketchUp, and can help institutions navigate the eligibility documentation and provisioning.
Academic pricing table (India)
| Product | Standard price | Academic price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 A3 (per student) | — | ₹230 – ₹270/student/year | Includes Windows 11 Edu, Office A3, Intune Edu |
| Microsoft 365 A5 (per student) | — | ₹600 – ₹700/student/year | A3 + Defender Edu + Power BI Pro |
| Adobe Creative Cloud (Education) | ₹51,700/year | ₹15,000 – ₹22,000/year | 60 – 65 % off; requires academic ID |
| Autodesk (all products) | ₹2,20,000+/year | FREE | Autodesk Education Community — 12 month renewable |
| SketchUp for Schools | — | Free (K-12) | Web-only, unlimited seats |
| SketchUp Education (lab) | ₹42,000/year | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000/lab/year | Full desktop app, per-lab licence |
Eligibility & documentation
To qualify for academic pricing, the institution must be an accredited educational body (AICTE/UGC/NCERT approved for higher ed; state education department for K-12). Documentation typically required:
- Institution registration certificate (Society / Trust / Section 8)
- Accreditation letter (UGC / AICTE / state board)
- GST certificate (if institution is GST-registered) or PAN card
- Authorised buyer letter on institution letterhead
We handle the documentation review and vendor submission for you — typical turnaround is 2 – 5 business days.
Frequently asked questions
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