Academia ERP

What Academia ERP does

Academia ERP is a private India-based education technology company operated by Serosoft Solutions Private Limited and headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Founded in 2007-2008, the company has built a cloud-native, AI-powered Student Information System (SIS) and Education ERP suite that manages the complete student lifecycle from admissions through alumni engagement, serving 400+ educational institutions across 32 countries and four continents with 1M+ learners and educators on the platform.

The platform is built on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with multi-region deployment (West Europe production, North Europe backup, Central India, South Africa North) and comprises 40+ modules spanning admissions management, student portals and mobile apps, fee management with multi-currency support, examinations and marksheet management, attendance tracking (with biometric, RFID and QR code integrations), and outcome-based education compliance (NAAC/NBA). The portfolio is organized into six branded products: Academia SIS (flagship), Academia ERP, Academia UMS (university), Academia CMS (colleges), Academia TMS (training) and Academia SMS (K-12). The company's 2025 emphasis on Agentic and Generative AI supports features such as 400+ AI-powered reports, natural-language query, predictive student retention analytics, and process automation across admissions, academics, finance and student services.

Academia operates a hybrid SaaS subscription and perpetual license revenue model (annual or multi-year contracts, non-refundable, billed in advance) with quote-based pricing tied to institution size, student count, branches and modules. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with a consultative, demo-led motion anchored by global event participation (EDUCAUSE, THE World Academic Summit, EDUtech Asia, Kenya Digital Transformation Symposium) and a Google partnership via executive roundtables. The company is founder-led (CEO Arpit Badjatya, COO Siddharth Badjatiya), bootstrapped with no disclosed external venture or private equity funding, and holds SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR and POPIA compliance certifications supporting its international customer base.

Name

Academia ERP

Legal name

Serosoft Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://academiaerp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Academia ERP is a private India-based SaaS provider of AI-powered Student Information Systems and Education ERP suites serving 400+ higher education, K-12, and training institutions across 32 countries on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Cloud-based subscription model for Student Information System / ERP access. Service is billed in advance on subscription terms agreed with customers. Both SaaS and License models are available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Academia ERP, operated by Serosoft Solutions Private Limited, sells a cloud-native, AI-powered Student Information System (SIS) and Education ERP suite for universities, colleges, K-12 schools, and training institutions. The platform spans 40+ modules covering the full student lifecycle from admissions through alumni engagement, delivers 800+ standard reports and 400+ AI-powered reports, and is offered via SaaS subscription or perpetual on-premise license with associated implementation, data migration, and support services.

Product overview

Academia ERP is a comprehensive, AI-powered education management platform offered as a unified system with multiple product lines. The portfolio includes six core products: Academia SIS (Student Information System) as the flagship solution, Academia ERP (broader enterprise solution), Academia UMS (University Management System), Academia CMS (Campus Management System for colleges), Academia TMS (Training Management System), and Academia SMS (School Management System for K-12). These are supported by specialized modules including Admissions Management, Student Portal & App, Fee Management, Examinations & Marksheet Management, Attendance Management (with biometric, RFID, and QR code support), and Outcome-Based Education Management. The platform is delivered via SaaS or License deployment models with associated services for data migration, implementation, and support. All products share a common AI-powered analytics framework offering 800+ standard reports and 400+ AI-powered reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academia SIS: Student Information System - AI-powered student data management platform covering admissions, enrollment, academic records, and student lifecycle management.
• Academia ERP
• Academia UMS
• Academia CMS
• Academia TMS
• Academia SMS

Products and services

• Academia SIS (Student Information System) A comprehensive AI-powered Student Information System that manages the entire student lifecycle from admissions to alumni engagement, featuring real-time analytics, cloud-native architecture, and mobile access; aimed at educational institutions seeking a unified student data platform.
• Academia ERP An AI-powered Enterprise Resource Planning solution for educational institutions that unifies campus operations, automates workflows, and provides actionable insights across all administrative and academic functions.
• Academia UMS (University Management System) A comprehensive university management system designed for higher education institutions to manage academics, administration, and student engagement from a unified platform.
• Academia CMS (Campus Management System) A college-focused campus management system providing 360-degree automation with end-to-end digital transformation for managing academics, administration, and engagement with real-time data access and advanced analytics.
• Academia TMS (Training Management System) A training management system designed to streamline training program operations, participant tracking, and outcomes measurement for training institutions.
• Academia SMS (School Management System) A school management system for K-12 institutions that automates academic and administrative operations including admissions, attendance, examinations, and fee management.
• SaaS Deployment Model Cloud-based subscription deployment option for Academia ERP offering instant access, automatic updates, and scalable infrastructure without on-premise hardware requirements.
• Perpetual License Deployment Model On-premise perpetual license deployment option for institutions preferring to host Academia ERP on their own infrastructure.
• Implementation & Support Services Comprehensive implementation services including system configuration, data migration, staff training, and ongoing technical support for Academia ERP customers.
• Data Migration Services Legacy system migration services to help institutions transition from existing ERP systems to Academia SIS with data integrity preservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% efficiency boost
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unit4: Cloud ERP vendor with a dedicated higher-education and student management vertical (Unit4 Student Management). Comparable in international footprint and mid-market institution focus.
• Anthology: Higher-education technology company formed from Blackboard, Campus Management, and Anthology products, offering SIS, LMS, and student success solutions. Directly competes in the cloud SIS space that Academia targets.
• Tribal Group: UK-listed education software provider serving schools, colleges, and universities with SIS and administration solutions. Comparable in international (UK/EMEA) education vertical and institution lifecycle management scope.
• PowerSchool: Leading K-12 and broader education technology provider with unified classroom, SIS, and analytics products. Comparable to Academia's Academia SMS and broader K-12 vertical offerings.
• Jenzabar: Higher-education SIS and ERP provider serving small-to-mid institutions in North America. Comparable in target segment (mid-market colleges and universities) and product scope, though focused on US market.
• Ellucian: Dominant higher-education SIS/ERP provider (Banner, Colleague, PowerCampus) serving thousands of institutions globally. Most direct comparable to Academia's higher-ed SIS/ERP positioning, though Ellucian is much larger and more entrenched in North America.

Emerging players

• Creatrix Campus: India-based higher-education SIS/ERP competitor offering student lifecycle and accreditation management. Comparable in geography, target vertical, and product breadth, though smaller and less globally distributed.
• Fedena (Foradian Technologies): India-origin school and college management software serving K-12 and higher-ed institutions across emerging markets. Comparable in India base, multi-vertical school management scope, and price-sensitive emerging-market customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Enterprise cloud ERP/HR/finance vendor with Workday Student targeting higher education. Represents the broad incumbent threat Academia competes against for large university deals.
• Oracle: Enterprise software giant offering Oracle Student System / Student Information System modules within its HCM/ERP suite. Competes for large, IT-centric university procurements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/academiaerp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpJsUBhPSOfB5Jxp--2PjYA
• Facebookfacebook.com/academiaerpofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academiabyserosoft
• Instagraminstagram.com/academiaerp

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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