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Handle admissions season on WhatsApp without handing one phone around

Connect the WhatsApp number your institute already prints on banners and pamphlets by scanning a QR code, let every counsellor and the accounts desk reply from one inbox at the same time, and answer batch-timing questions automatically with keyword auto-replies.

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Coaching and tuition institutes in India use whatsappx.si to run enquiries, batch timings, fee queries and parent follow-ups on WhatsApp from one shared inbox. Counsellors and office staff sign in to the same number with their own logins, each enquiry gets one owner, keyword auto-replies cover the daily FAQs, and follow-ups go out from people in small batches, only to families who opted in.

Why does a coaching institute need a shared WhatsApp inbox?

From April to July, and again before every board, JEE, NEET or CA attempt, the institute's WhatsApp number fills up: Which batch is starting for Class 11? What are the weekend timings? Can I pay the fee in instalments? Is there a demo class? That number usually lives on the front-desk phone, so whoever holds it becomes the bottleneck, and nobody else can see what was promised to a parent last week.

A shared inbox turns the same number into a queue the whole team can work. Counsellors, the batch coordinator and the accounts desk sign in with their own accounts, every chat has one owner, and the institute keeps the number parents already have saved. whatsappx.si connects it through WhatsApp's own linked-device feature, like WhatsApp Web (WhatsApp Help Centre).

What does a typical day look like?

The scenario below is an illustrative example, not a description of any real institute.

Morning. A coaching centre in Pune with two counsellors, a batch coordinator and one accounts person has connected its WhatsApp Business number by scanning a QR code. Overnight, three parents asked about the Class 12 PCM batch and one student asked to shift to the morning batch. The first counsellor answers the batch questions and assigns the shift request to the coordinator.

Midday. A keyword auto-reply answers any message containing "timing" with the current timetable. A parent asking "Fees kitna hai?" is assigned to the accounts desk, who replies with the fee structure and instalment options in the same thread. A scholarship request stays with a person.

Afternoon. The second counsellor sends demo-class confirmations to families who asked for them, five to ten at a time, checking for replies between batches. "5 baje aa sakte hain?" is handled in the same chat.

Evening. The centre head checks that nothing is unread and every enquiry has an owner. The admissions phone stays in the office.

Which whatsappx.si features matter for a coaching institute?

  • One inbox for the whole office

    Every conversation on the admissions number in one list with search, unread counts, brochures and fee receipts inline, and live updates.

  • Assign each enquiry to one owner

    Hand a chat to the counsellor who runs that course, or to the accounts desk for a fee query. Agents see only their assigned chats.

  • Keyword auto-replies for daily FAQs

    Answer "timing", "address" or "syllabus" automatically, see how often each rule runs, and switch a rule off during Diwali break or once a batch is full. AI replies are coming soon.

  • Knowledge base for the office

    Write articles on batches, fee structure and refunds. Teammates search them by keyword to find the agreed answer, so new staff give the same answer as senior staff.

  • Roles for counsellors and accounts

    Owner, admin and agent roles with expiring email invites. Invite a temporary counsellor for admissions season and revoke access when it ends.

  • Official API when you need templates

    For reminders outside the 24-hour window, connect a number through Meta’s WhatsApp Business Platform and sync approved utility templates.

Illustration of a shared inbox with sample data.

How does a coaching institute get started?

  1. Create a workspace and invite the team

    Sign up with email or Google, create a workspace for the institute and invite counsellors and office staff by email. Give agent roles to staff who should see only their assigned chats.

  2. Connect the institute number by QR code

    Scan the QR code from the WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app on the admissions phone, as for WhatsApp Web. Recent chat history syncs in. If the number is brand new, use it normally for 15–20 days before connecting it; otherwise WhatsApp may restrict or block it.

  3. Set up the daily FAQs

    Add keyword auto-replies for timings, address and syllabus, and write knowledge-base articles for the fee structure and refund policy.

  4. Agree a sending rule

    Decide who sends confirmations and reminders, and keep to batches of 5–10 messages to families who opted in. Never send one message to an entire lead sheet.

  5. Add the official API for higher volume

    When reminders must go out beyond the 24-hour window, connect a number through the WhatsApp Business Platform with Meta Embedded Signup and use approved utility templates.

One phone, QR-linked inbox or official API: what fits an institute?

One phone, QR-linked inbox or official API: what fits an institute?
FeatureFront-desk phone onlywhatsappx.si by QR codewhatsappx.si with official API
Who can replyWhoever holds the phoneEvery invited staff member, own loginEvery invited staff member, own login
Enquiry has one ownerNoYesYes
Keyword auto-repliesGreeting and away messages only (Business app)YesYes
Messages outside the 24-hour windowFree-form from the phoneFree-form, small batches onlyApproved templates only
Per-message fees from MetaNoNoYes, Meta’s rates apply
Phone must stay activeYesOpen WhatsApp every 14 daysNo
Suitable for high volumeNoNoYes

Linked-device limits: WhatsApp Help Centre (https://faq.whatsapp.com/378279804439436). Template rules: Meta for Developers (https://developers.facebook.com/documentation/business-messaging/whatsapp/templates/overview). Meta sets and changes its per-message rates.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is coming into force in phases under the DPDP Rules, 2025. The rules on notice, children's data and data-principal rights apply from May 2027 as of 3 October 2026, though MeitY has consulted on shortening that window (Gazette of India, G.S.R. 846(E); PIB explainer). This is general information, not legal advice.

Three basics worth starting now:

  • Students are often minors. The Rules treat anyone under 18 as a child and require verifiable parental consent before processing a child's data (Rule 10). Take the parent's number and consent on the enquiry form, and message the parent.
  • Say why you are messaging. The notice must be in clear, plain language and state what data you collect and why (Rule 3). A line such as "We will contact you on WhatsApp about batches, timings and fees; reply STOP to opt out" is a good start for both the DPDP notice and WhatsApp's opt-in rule (Business Messaging Policy). The full notice must also explain how to withdraw consent, exercise rights and complain to the Data Protection Board.
  • Know who holds the data. The institute decides why chats are processed, so it is usually the Data Fiduciary, and whatsappx.si generally acts as a Data Processor on its behalf. Roles and assignment help you control who in the office can see which chats.

Frequently asked questions

Can multiple people use the same WhatsApp Business number at a coaching institute?
Yes. Connect the institute number to whatsappx.si by scanning a QR code, then every counsellor and office staff member signs in with their own account and works from the same inbox. Chats can be assigned to one owner so two people do not reply to the same parent, and agents see only their assigned chats.
Does WhatsApp Web work if my phone is off?
Linked devices, including whatsappx.si connected by QR code, keep working without the phone online, but WhatsApp logs them out if the phone is unused for more than 14 days. Keep the admissions phone charged and open WhatsApp on it at least once a fortnight, especially during a holiday break (WhatsApp Help Centre).
Can my WhatsApp Business account be banned for using third-party tools?
WhatsApp can restrict or ban numbers that break its terms, especially for bulk or automated messaging, unsolicited contact and unofficial apps. whatsappx.si connects through WhatsApp’s own linked-device feature or the official API, but cannot prevent or reverse a restriction: that is between you and Meta. Use a new number normally for 15–20 days, send 5–10 messages at a time and message only families who opted in.
Do I need parent or student opt-in before sending WhatsApp messages?
Yes. WhatsApp’s Business Messaging Policy allows you to message people only if they gave you their number and opted in, and you must honour opt-outs. Add a consent line to your enquiry form and, for students under 18, take the parent’s consent and message the parent. Keep a record of who opted in and when.
Does the DPDP Act apply to WhatsApp chats my institute stores?
Yes, once the relevant rules are in force. Chats hold names, phone numbers, fee and course details, and often a minor’s data. The institute is usually the Data Fiduciary and whatsappx.si generally acts as its Data Processor. Plan a plain-language notice, parental consent for under-18s, and a simple way to request correction or erasure. This is general information, not legal advice.
Can I send batch reminders and fee-due messages to parents?
Yes, as long as a person sends them in small batches of 5–10 to families who agreed to hear from you. whatsappx.si does not offer bulk broadcasts. If reminders must go out beyond the 24-hour customer service window at any volume, connect a number through the official WhatsApp Business Platform and use approved utility templates, which Meta charges per message.

  • Feature

    Shared inbox

    Answer customer WhatsApp chats as a team: one shared inbox with search, assignment, unread counts and live updates. Connect by QR code or the official API.

  • Feature

    Connect by QR code

    Link the WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number you already use by scanning a QR code, like WhatsApp Web. Recent chats sync and your team replies from one inbox.

  • Feature

    Team collaboration

    Let several people reply from one WhatsApp number at the same time. Assign chats, set owner, admin and agent roles, invite by email and run multiple workspaces.

  • Feature

    Keyword auto-replies

    Keyword auto-replies for WhatsApp: answer common questions instantly on the number you already use, with an on/off switch and a run count for every rule.

  • Feature

    Knowledge base

    Write your policies, prices and how-tos once as articles, then let every teammate find the right answer by keyword search while replying on WhatsApp.

  • Feature

    Official WhatsApp Business Platform

    Connect Meta’s official WhatsApp Business Platform inside whatsappx.si: Embedded Signup, number verification, several numbers and templates synced with Meta.

  • Use case

    Education & coaching

    Let counsellors answer admissions and batch questions from one WhatsApp number: shared inbox, assignment, keyword auto-replies and a knowledge base for FAQs.

  • Pricing

    Pricing (India)

    Plans for India, billed in Indian rupees.

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