Terms and Conditions

Shikshapedia is an independent educational information platform designed to help users explore educational institutions, academic programs, examinations, admissions, scholarships, and career-related opportunities.

Our services may include:

• College and university information.
• Course and specialization details.
• Admission procedures and eligibility information.
• Examination news, schedules, and updates.
• Scholarship and financial aid information.
• Educational articles and resources.
• Institution comparisons, rankings, and related insights.
• Study-abroad information and career guidance.

The availability of particular features may change over time.

By accessing Shikshapedia, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.

If you create an account, submit information, or use interactive website features, additional terms or instructions may apply to those services.

If you are under 18, you should use the website with appropriate involvement from a parent or legal guardian.

Where applicable law requires parental consent for account registration or particular services, that consent must be obtained.

The information published on Shikshapedia is intended for general educational and informational purposes.

We aim to provide useful information about institutions, courses, admissions, examinations, scholarships, and educational developments.

However, educational information can change without notice.

Universities, colleges, regulatory bodies, examination authorities, and scholarship organizations may revise their requirements and policies at any time.

Information that may change includes:

• Admission deadlines.
• Course availability.
• Tuition and other fees.
• Eligibility requirements.
• Examination schedules.
• Scholarship conditions.
• Accreditation or recognition status.
• Placement statistics and salary information.
• Application procedures.

Although we work to maintain accurate and relevant information, we do not guarantee that all content will be complete, accurate, or current at all times.

Users should verify important information directly with the relevant institution or official authority before making educational, financial, or career decisions.

Shikshapedia does not guarantee:

• Admission to a college or university.
• Eligibility for a particular academic program.
• Selection in an examination.
• Approval of a scholarship or financial aid application.
• A particular examination result.
• Internship or employment placement.
• Any specific salary or career outcome.

Admission, scholarship, examination, and employment decisions are made by the responsible institutions or organizations.

Information appearing on Shikshapedia does not constitute an admission offer, scholarship award, employment offer, or contractual commitment from an institution.

Unless explicitly disclosed, Shikshapedia is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized to represent any university, college, examination authority, government agency, or scholarship organization mentioned on the website.

References to institutional names, logos, programs, and educational services are made for identification and informational purposes.

Institutional names, trademarks, and logos remain the property of their respective owners.

Publication of information about an institution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.

Any commercial or promotional relationship should be identified where applicable.

Certain website features may require registration.

If you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate registration information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your credentials.
• Use the account only for lawful purposes.
• Notify us of suspected unauthorized access.
• Avoid creating accounts using another person's identity without authorization.

You are responsible for activity conducted through your account to the extent permitted by applicable law.

We may restrict or suspend accounts involved in unlawful activity, security threats, fraud, or material violations of these Terms.

Account-related personal information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Users agree to access and use Shikshapedia responsibly.

You must not:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes.
• Attempt unauthorized access to accounts, databases, servers, or administrative systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious software.
• Interfere with website security or functionality.
• Impersonate another person or organization.
• Submit misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, or unlawful content.
• Engage in spam, phishing, or deceptive activities.
• Use automated systems to extract content or data in violation of applicable law or these Terms.
• Copy, reproduce, or commercially redistribute substantial portions of our original content without authorization.

We reserve the right to investigate suspected misuse and take reasonable measures to protect the website and its users.

Unless otherwise stated, original articles, editorial content, website design, graphics, software, and other original materials published by Shikshapedia are owned by Shikshapedia or used under applicable permissions.

All rights are reserved to the extent permitted by law.

Users may access and use website content for personal, educational, and other lawful purposes consistent with these Terms.

You may share links to our pages and reference our content in accordance with applicable copyright law.

However, you may not systematically reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute our proprietary content without permission unless otherwise permitted by law.

Third-party trademarks, logos, and copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Where features allow users to submit reviews, comments, corrections, or other materials, users are responsible for the content they submit.

Submitted content must not:

• Violate applicable laws.
• Infringe another party's intellectual property rights.
• Contain false or deliberately misleading information.
• Disclose another person's private information without authorization.
• Include harmful software, spam, or unauthorized advertising.
• Promote harassment or unlawful discrimination.

By submitting content for publication, you grant Shikshapedia a nonexclusive license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute that content as necessary to operate the relevant website features, subject to applicable law and any additional terms presented at submission.

You retain ownership of content you lawfully own.

We may review, moderate, or remove submissions that violate these Terms or applicable law.

Shikshapedia may publish rankings, comparisons, recommendations, and analytical content concerning educational institutions and academic programs.

Such information may rely on available data, published sources, editorial methodology, and other relevant criteria.

Different ranking systems or evaluation methods may produce different results.

Rankings and comparisons should not be interpreted as guarantees of institutional quality, accreditation, admission, affordability, or individual educational outcomes.

Users should consider their personal requirements and verify institution-specific information before making decisions.

Scholarship details, tuition fees, financial aid information, and other financial figures published on Shikshapedia are provided for informational purposes.

Actual amounts, eligibility conditions, funding availability, application requirements, and deadlines may change.

Scholarships and financial aid are administered by the relevant providers.

Shikshapedia does not guarantee scholarship approval, disbursement, or financial assistance.

Users should confirm financial information with the appropriate institution or scholarship provider before applying or making payments.

Our website may contain links to external websites, including educational institutions, government portals, examination authorities, advertisers, and third-party service providers.

These links are provided for informational purposes and user convenience.

Shikshapedia does not control independent third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or services.

Accessing an external website is subject to its own terms, policies, and procedures.

Users should exercise appropriate caution before submitting personal information, documents, or payments to an external organization.

Shikshapedia may display advertisements, sponsored materials, or promotional content.

Where applicable, we aim to distinguish advertising and sponsored material from independent editorial content.

Advertisements may be provided by third-party advertising networks or commercial partners.

The appearance of an advertisement does not automatically constitute an endorsement by Shikshapedia.

Transactions between users and external advertisers are governed by the applicable advertiser's terms.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

We aim to maintain reliable access to Shikshapedia.

However, the website may occasionally become unavailable because of:

• Scheduled maintenance.
• Technical problems.
• Server or network interruptions.
• Security incidents.
• Third-party service failures.
• Events outside our reasonable control.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue particular features when necessary.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Shikshapedia provides its website and information on an "as available" basis.

We do not provide warranties concerning the completeness, accuracy, uninterrupted availability, or suitability of website information for any particular purpose.

Users should independently verify information that may materially affect educational, financial, legal, immigration, or career decisions.

Nothing in this section limits rights or warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shikshapedia and its operator will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of the website where such liability may lawfully be excluded.

This includes losses arising from reliance on outdated institutional information, missed deadlines, unavailable services, or independent third-party conduct.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.

Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

We respect intellectual property rights and aim to address legitimate concerns about content published on our website.

If you believe that content on Shikshapedia infringes your copyright or other legal rights, please contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Please include:

• Your name and contact information.
• Identification of the material concerned.
• The relevant Shikshapedia page.
• A description of your rights or the alleged infringement.
• Supporting documentation where appropriate.

We will review complaints and take appropriate action consistent with applicable law.

Educational information may become outdated as institutions and authorities revise their policies and announcements.

We welcome factual correction requests from students, educational institutions, and other relevant parties.

If you identify an error concerning an institution, course, examination, fee, scholarship, or other published information, please contact us at [email protected].

Include the page concerned and reliable supporting information.

We will review correction requests and make appropriate changes where warranted.

Your use of Shikshapedia is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, shared, retained, and protected.

Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data-handling practices and your applicable privacy rights.

Shikshapedia may revise these Terms to reflect changes in website operations, services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised date.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent.

Continued use of the website after revised Terms become effective may constitute acceptance where legally permitted.

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, subject to any mandatory consumer protection or other applicable laws.

Any contractual dispute relating to these Terms will be subject to the competent courts of [Insert city and state of the legal operator], except where applicable law requires or permits another forum.

Nothing in these Terms restricts rights or remedies available under mandatory law.

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

For questions, legal notices, correction requests, or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact: