Admissions
Cycle setup for administrators
Configure admission cycles, form fields, fees, stages, and public links.
This admissions guide covers admissions software for schools for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for online school admission system, school enrollment software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated July 24, 2026
Platform administrators and admissions incharge configure cycles before opening public intake. Each cycle binds to an academic year and target grade. Seat availability for offers and enrollment depends on class capacity for matching sections.
- Open /admissions/setup - enable modules and default stages
- Create cycle at /admissions/cycles - name, grade, year
- Set seats to fill at /admissions/intake-plan
- Ensure class sections for the intake grade have capacity set under Classes
- Configure form fields - custom questions and required documents
- Set application fee - optional Razorpay amount
- Toggle stages - test, interview, shortlist per school policy
- Publish cycle - generates public apply URL to share on website
- Monitor funnel and remaining seats at /admissions during intake season
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is admissions software for schools?+
Configure admission cycles, form fields, fees, stages, and public links. This is a core topic in Admissions on Schoolyi.
How do I set up cycle setup for administrators in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during cycles, applications, offers, and enrollment. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
How does Schoolyi handle cycle setup?+
Configure admission cycles, form fields, fees, stages, and public links.
Is there a admissions software for schools guide for school administrators?+
Yes. This article is part of the public Admissions documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.
Who manages cycle setup for administrators at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually admissions and front-office staff responsible for admissions software for schools. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support online school admission system?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on admissions software for schools.
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More in this section
- Admissions pipeline
End-to-end flow from public application through tests, interviews, offers, and enrollment.
- Public application and tracking
Applicant-facing apply form, document upload, application fee, and status tracking.
- Tests, interviews, and offers
Entrance tests, interview scheduling, shortlists, offer letters, and enrollment.
- Application review workflow
Staff review, document verification, status changes, and pipeline management.
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