We’re pleased to share the NextOS September release updates.
We’re continuously working to make NextOS better—so you can accomplish tasks more easily, make smarter decisions, and breeze through your daily work.
These release notes will keep you informed, help you explore new features, and ensure you’re getting the most out of what’s new.
What’s New : Schools can now collect participation fees for optional events and welfare activities such as field trips, science park visits, picnics, Olympiad exams, and more — directly through the Inventory module. This can also be enabled in the online inventory, and receipts can be generated for both online & walk-in payments. Schools can easily track participation and payment details using the Item Sales Report.
Benefit : Makes fee collection for optional activities convenient, secure, and transparent for both schools and parents.
Path : Settings > Administration > Inventory > Item Configuration > Add Item > Services
What’s New : Sibling discounts will now auto-recalculate when any sibling leaves the school. Earlier, the discount remained unchanged even if a sibling left mid-year. Now, the system will automatically adjust the concession based on the leaving date.
Examples:
Note: Concessions already consumed will not be reversed. Only future installments after the sibling’s leaving date will be re-calculated.
Benefit : Ensures sibling concessions remain accurate, fair, and automatic, reducing manual intervention and preventing fee mismatches.
Path : This works automatically if sibling concessions are set. You can manage it from:
Settings > Finance > Fee > Fee Type > Fee Concession > Concession Master & Concession Settings
What’s New : A direct download URL for Transfer Certificates (TC) is now available under the Exited tab. Schools can easily copy and publish this link on their website as a TC verification link for reference by other institutions. This helps the school to be compliant with mandatory CBSE guidelines requiring schools to maintain a digital copy of issued TCs on their websites.
Benefit : Allows other schools to quickly and securely verify a student’s digital TC, ensuring authenticity and speeding up the admission process for students moving to higher classes.
Path : Student > Student Exit Process > Exited Tab > Banner on Top with Link (Copy, Paste, or Share)
What’s New : Schools can now easily copy the full Online Admission URL or generate a QR code with just one click. A link to help article is also provided to guide schools on how to create and run social media campaigns using NextOS and free-to-use tools.
Benefit : Makes it easier for schools to access and share their admission link, run online campaigns, and track leads and conversions effectively.
Path : Settings > Student > Admission > Admission Process > Enable Online Admission
What’s New : The Fee Due widget is now added in the Mobile App for parents. It acts as a simple reminder on the homepage and in a single-click they can directly get into payment flow.
If a payment gateway is not configured, the widget will now show a ‘View Details’ button instead of ‘Pay Now’. If a payment gateway is configured but temporarily disabled, parents will see a message prompting them to contact the administrator or try again later.
Benefit : Keeps parents notified of pending dues and offers a quick access to view or pay fees. Schools now have greater control to manage widget visibility as needed. This improvement also reduces parent confusion by clearly indicating whether online payment is available or not.
Path : To View – NextOS Mobile App > Parent Login > Top Banner
To Enable – Settings > Finance > Fee > Fee Collection > Global
