The perfect New gTLD for schools, institutions, learning centers, educational forums, etc., within the Hindi-speaking community.
The word “Shiksha” is synonomous with 'education, learning, training, school, study, and teaching' in Hindi--a language that is spoken by nearly 500 million people across the globe.
The new .shiksha domain extension is perfect for schools, institutions, learning centers, educational forums, etc. within the Hindi-speaking community. Whether your a college, a charter school, a prep school, or a private pre, elementary, secondary, or high school--or even a trade school--if you're providing education and/or related services, the .shiksha domain name is ideal for your business. The new .shiksha gTLD extension offers a more relevant alternative to the existing .edu extension that is used today--because it is spcific to the Hindi culture and communities. Imagine attaching the word "shiksha" to your school name (i.e., "yourschoolname.shiksha"). Registering a .shiksha domain for your educational brand will help you let your customers (students, prospective students, and investors) know exactly who you are and what you do. It strengthens your online identity and boosts advertizing, which will inherently increases search rankings. Be sure to get the .shiksha domain name you want before it's taken.
Afilias is the registry responsible for operating .shiksha as well as multiple other new gTLDs. The launch of all New gTLDs is meant to increase competition and consumer choice at the top level.
Why should I register a .shiksha domain name(s)?
If your business would benefit from having a domain name with the .shiksha extension—if you want to grow and/or protect your brand(s) within this specific market, registering additional domain names, specifically new gTLDs, is the best way to optimize your naming strategy. This extension is great for schools, institutions, learning centers, educational forums, etc., within the Hindi-speaking community. Registering a .TLD domain name will boost advertizing and help you promote your business more effectively, increasing search ranking and relevance of your brand!
Who can register a .shiksha domain name?
Individuals, companies, organizations, and/or legal entities are able to register .shiksha domain names.
How long does it take to register a .shiksha domain name?
This may depend on what phase of the launch we are in, but during General Availability .shiksha registrations should take no more than 24 hours.
What are the valid characters and length requirements for .shiksha domain names?
Can Safenames host my .shiksha domain name?
Can I hide my .shiksha registration information?
Which registry manages the .shiksha domain extension?
What is the dispute policy for .shiksha domain names?