Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started with
BrainBit-SOMS

From registration to a fully configured school management system — follow these four simple phases to get your school up and running.

Phase 1

Create Your Account

1

Go to Registration Page

Visit the BrainBit-SOMS homepage and click "Start Free Trial", or navigate directly to the registration page.

2

Fill School Information

Enter your school's basic details to set up your institute profile:

School Name
School Phone (optional)
Board Affiliation (CBSE, ICSE, State, IB…)
School Type (K-12, Primary…)
3

Create Director Account

Set up your administrator credentials. You'll use these to log in and manage your school.

Full Name
Email Address
Password (min 8 chars)
Confirm Password
A real-time password strength meter will guide you to create a secure password.
4

Submit Registration

Click "Create Account". You will be redirected to a confirmation page indicating that a verification email has been sent to your inbox.

Phase 2

Verify Your Email

1

Check Your Inbox

Look for an email from BrainBit-SOMS with the subject line "Verify Your Email Address". If you don't see it within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

2

Click the Verification Link

Click the "Verify Email Address" button in the email. This link is valid for 24 hours.

Link expired? Use the "Resend Verification" option available on the login page to get a fresh link.
3

Verification Confirmed

You'll see a success confirmation page. Your account is now active and ready to use. A welcome email will also be sent to your inbox with helpful next steps.

Phase 3

Your First Login

1

Go to Login Page

Click "Login to Dashboard" from the verification success page, or visit the login page directly from the homepage.

2

Enter Your Credentials

Enter the email address and password you used during registration. Optionally check "Remember Me" to stay logged in across sessions.

3

Access Your Dashboard

After successful login, you'll land on the Admin Dashboard — your command centre showing key metrics: total students, today's attendance, fee collection, active classes, and more.

Phase 4

Setup Wizard

On your first login, the Setup Wizard launches automatically. Complete these 11 steps to configure your school — smart defaults and pre-populated suggestions make this quick and easy.

You can pause the setup and continue later. A progress bar in the sidebar tracks your completion percentage at all times.
01

School Profile

Update school name, board affiliation, medium of instruction, contact details, address, and principal name.

02

Academic Year

Create your current academic year with start and end dates (e.g., April 2026 – March 2027).

03

Classes

Add your school's classes. Pre-populated suggestions appear based on your school type (e.g., Class 1–12 for K-12).

04

Sections

Define sections for your classes (e.g., Section A, B, C).

05

Class-Section Mapping

Map which sections exist in each class using the interactive matrix interface.

06

Subjects

Add subjects offered at your school. Pre-populated based on your board (e.g., CBSE standard subjects).

07

Subject Assignments

Assign subjects to each class using the matrix interface.

08

Exam Types

Configure exam types and their weightages (defaults: Unit Test, Half Yearly, Annual).

09

Grading System

Set up grade boundaries (defaults to CBSE scale: A1 through E).

10

Fee Categories

Define fee heads such as Tuition Fee, Admission Fee, Annual Charges, Exam Fee, Transport Fee.

11

Fee Structures

Set per-class, per-category fee amounts using the matrix interface.

Pro Tips

Make the Most of BrainBit-SOMS

Revisit Setup Anytime

Access the Setup Wizard from the sidebar whenever you need to modify your school's configuration.

Quick Actions

Use the Quick Actions panel on your dashboard to instantly mark attendance, collect fees, or post notices.

Add Staff Members

Invite teachers and staff by creating accounts via Director Tools → Manage Users.

Communicate Effectively

Set up notices and circulars to keep parents, students, and staff informed across all channels.

Parent & Student Portals

Parents and students get their own dedicated portal access for viewing attendance, exam results, fee details, notices, and submitting leave applications — no app installation needed.

Ready to Get Started?

Create your free account in under two minutes and set up your entire school management system today.