Every week we get the same call from schools across Bihar: "Website banane mein kitna lagta hai?" (How much does a website cost?) Coaching centers ask the same question too — if that's you, see our coaching center website cost guide for coaching-specific pricing and features.
The honest answer is: it depends on what the website has to do. A one-page profile site and a full admissions portal are both "websites" — but they are completely different products. This guide gives you real 2026 numbers so you can budget properly and know exactly what you are paying for.
What a school website actually costs in Bihar (2026)#
| Type of website | What it includes | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic profile site | 1–5 pages, school info, photos, contact form, WhatsApp button, mobile-friendly | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Admissions website | Everything above, plus online admission form, notice board, gallery, enquiry tracking | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 |
| School portal with ERP | Website + fee records, student database, results, attendance, staff login | ₹30,000 – ₹80,000 |
These are realistic ranges for a Bihar-based development team. Agencies in Bangalore or Delhi will quote 2–3x for the same work because of their office costs — not because the work is better.
What changes the price#
Three things move the number more than anything else:
- Admission forms and payments. If parents can apply and pay fees online, the developer has to build data security, payment integration and admin dashboards. That is real engineering, and it costs more.
- Content. If you need copywriting, professional photos of your campus, and SEO setup, add ₹2,000 – ₹5,000. A website is only as good as the content on it.
- Maintenance and support. Websites break, plugins update, and content changes. A yearly maintenance plan (₹3,000 – ₹6,000/year) keeps your site fast and secure.
One-time cost vs. yearly cost#
Plan for both. Most schools in Bihar only think about the one-time build. Budget like this:
- One-time design and build: ₹8,000 – ₹25,000 for most schools
- Domain + hosting: ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 per year
- Maintenance and updates: ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 per year
- Digital marketing (optional): ₹3,000/month for Google and Facebook ads
Why the cheapest option is usually the most expensive#
A ₹2,000 template website from a freelance marketplace usually has no support, no mobile optimisation, and no one to fix it when it breaks. Schools end up paying twice — once for the broken site, and again to rebuild it properly.
What you should look for in any quote:
- ✅ Mobile-friendly design (most parents browse on phones)
- ✅ WhatsApp + phone call buttons on every page
- ✅ A real admin panel so your office can update notices
- ✅ SEO setup so parents can find you on Google
- ✅ A written support commitment
How a school website in Bihar should look#
For a Bihar school, the priority order is: contact options → admission information → trust signals → results and notices. Parents search for "admission in [school name] [year]" — make that answer instantly visible on the homepage.
Frequently asked questions#
How much does a basic school website cost in Bihar?
A basic school profile website in Bihar costs ₹5,000 – ₹12,000, including 5–8 pages, contact form, WhatsApp button and mobile-first design.
Is hosting included in the school website price?
Domain and hosting are separate — ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 per year. Most schools bundle hosting and maintenance into one annual package.
What does a school website with an admission form cost?
An admissions website with online admission form, notice board and enquiry tracking costs ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 in Bihar.
Can a school ERP website collect fees online?
Yes — with payment integration (UPI, cards, net banking) a school portal with ERP can manage admissions, fees, attendance and results from ₹30,000.
How long does it take to build a school website?
A profile site takes about a week; an admissions website 2–3 weeks; a full portal with ERP 4–8 weeks, depending on content and customisation.
Need help? We build school websites from ₹5,000 with admission forms, WhatsApp integration and an admin panel — see our website development services, and we maintain them from our Hajipur office. Schools that need fee records, attendance and results management should read our school ERP cost guide and school ERP software for Patna. If your school is in Muzaffarpur specifically, our school website design in Muzaffarpur guide covers local pricing, admission-form features and how to choose a designer there. Send us your requirements and we'll give you a written quote within 24 hours.
