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TutorDesk · Mobile App

Coaching Centre App for
Students, Parents & Teachers

One platform, three dedicated app experiences. Students check timetables and access notes. Parents receive attendance and fee alerts in real time. Teachers mark attendance and manage classes — all on Android and iOS, without a single WhatsApp group needed.

3
Role-based app experiences
Android + iOS
Both platforms included
Instant
Push alerts — no WhatsApp needed
Offline
Works on slow 3G connections

What is a Coaching Centre Mobile App?

A coaching centre mobile app is a dedicated Android and iOS application that gives students, parents, and teachers role-based access to the institute's platform from their phones — without needing a laptop, browser login, or WhatsApp group. Students check timetables, access study materials, view test results, and join live classes. Parents receive real-time attendance alerts, fee reminders, and exam results as push notifications. Teachers mark attendance, share notes, and communicate with students and parents — all from the same TutorDesk platform they already use.

The mobile app is the delivery layer for all TutorDesk features on a phone. Individual features — Secure Chat, Study Materials, Fee Payment, and Live Classes — are each described in their own pages. This page covers what students, parents, and teachers can do from the app as a unified mobile experience.

Three Apps. One Platform. Every Role Covered.

Each user sees only what is relevant to their role — no cluttered screens, no shared logins.

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Student App
Everything a student needs, on their phone
  • View daily and weekly class timetable
  • Access batch-wise notes, PDFs, and video lectures
  • Watch recorded class sessions anytime
  • Check test results and marks as they're published
  • Join live online classes with one tap
  • Pay tuition fees via UPI from the app
  • Download materials for offline use
  • Receive alerts for new materials and class reminders
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Parent App
Stay informed without calling the centre
  • Instant push alert when child is marked absent
  • View child's attendance record by date and subject
  • See fee due dates and outstanding balance
  • Receive test result notifications the moment they're published
  • View child's timetable and upcoming class schedule
  • Pay fees directly from the parent app via UPI
  • Download fee receipts for records
  • Receive class cancellation or rescheduling alerts
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Teacher App
Manage classes without a laptop
  • View today's batch schedule and student list
  • Mark student attendance for any batch in seconds
  • Upload notes and study materials batch-wise
  • Start or join a live online class from the app
  • Enter test marks and publish results
  • Communicate with students and parents via secure in-app messaging
  • View own salary details and leave requests
  • Receive substitute class assignments as push alerts
App Experience Breakdown
What Each Role Actually Does in the App Every Day

Built for real daily use — not a demo feature nobody opens.

The Student App — Timetable, Notes & Results in One Place

Students open one app for everything — their class schedule for today, the notes uploaded after last class, their marks from the last test, and the live class starting in 10 minutes. No hunting through WhatsApp groups, no separate links for different things.

  • Today's timetable on the home screen: Students see exactly which classes are scheduled today, the batch, the teacher, and the room or online link — without asking anyone.
  • Notes and materials by subject: Every PDF, video lecture, and recording uploaded by the teacher appears in the student's app under the correct subject and chapter.
  • Test results as a push alert: When a teacher publishes marks, every student in that batch gets an instant notification — no waiting to call the centre or visit in person.
  • Fee payment via UPI: Students or parents can pay fees directly from the app without visiting the centre, using UPI, debit card, or net banking.
  • Offline download: PDFs and recordings downloaded within the app are accessible without internet — useful for students studying during travel or in low-connectivity areas.
Student App — Home Screen
My Dashboard
Today
📅 Physics — Batch A 5:00 PM
📄 Ch5 Notes uploaded New
📊 Test 3 result — 44/50 View
💳 June fee due ₹6,500
🔴 Class recording — 12 May 52 min

The Parent App — Real-Time Alerts Without WhatsApp Groups

Parents get instant push notifications for everything that matters — absence, fee due, test result, class cancellation. They no longer need to be in a coaching centre WhatsApp group to stay informed, and the centre no longer needs to manually message 200 parents every time something changes.

  • Instant absent alert: The moment a teacher marks a student absent, the parent receives a push notification — "Rahul was marked absent in Physics class today at 5:00 PM."
  • Full attendance record: Parents see a month-by-month attendance history for their child — subject-wise, date-wise — without calling the centre to ask.
  • Fee reminders without awkward calls: Parents receive automated fee due reminders before the due date and can pay directly from the app via UPI.
  • Test result notification: When marks are published, the parent app shows the score, the batch average, and the child's rank — all in one notification.
  • Schedule change alerts: Class cancelled or rescheduled? Every parent in that batch gets an instant notification — no WhatsApp broadcast needed from the centre.
Parent App — Notifications
Today's Alerts — Rahul M.
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Absent — Physics, 5:00 PM
Rahul was marked absent in Batch A today.
Today · 5:04 PM
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Test Result Published — 44/50
Physics Test 3 · Batch rank: 3rd of 38
Yesterday · 7:15 PM
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June Fee Due — ₹6,500
Due in 3 days · Pay via UPI now
2 days ago
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Class Rescheduled — Thursday
Chemistry class moved to Thu 6 PM
3 days ago

The Teacher App — Mark Attendance & Manage Classes On the Go

Teachers open their app, see today's batches, and mark attendance in under 60 seconds per class. When they save, absent students' parents are notified automatically — no separate action needed. Notes uploaded from the phone appear in students' apps instantly.

  • Today's schedule on open: The teacher app shows only today's assigned batches and their timings — not every batch in the institute.
  • One-tap attendance marking: Tap Present or Absent for each student. Save. Parents of absent students are alerted automatically.
  • Upload notes from phone: Photo a whiteboard, attach a PDF from phone storage, or record a quick audio note — upload directly to the batch library from the app.
  • Enter and publish marks: After a test, enter marks per student and publish results from the app — students and parents are notified immediately.
  • Substitute class alerts: When assigned a substitute class, the teacher receives a push notification with batch name, time, and syllabus notes from the absent teacher.
Teacher App — Mark Attendance
Physics — JEE Batch A Today · 5:00 PM
Arjun Mehta
P
Priya Sharma
A
Rohan Iyer
P
Sneha Pillai
?
Karthik R.
P
Save Attendance — Parents Notified Automatically

Push Notifications, Offline Access & Low-Data Mode

TutorDesk's app is built for real India — optimised for budget Android phones, slow 3G connections, and students in areas where internet drops out. Push notifications replace the need for WhatsApp broadcasts. Offline mode means studying never stops when data runs out.

  • Push notifications over WhatsApp: Class reminders, fee dues, test results, and attendance alerts all arrive as push notifications — no WhatsApp group needed for the institute.
  • Offline material access: Students download notes and recordings within the app. Once downloaded, they open without any internet connection — useful for studying during travel or power cuts.
  • Low-data optimisation: The app compresses images, streams video at adaptive quality, and reduces background data use — designed for 3G connections common in Tier 2 and 3 cities.
  • Works on budget Android devices: No high-end phone required. The app runs smoothly on entry-level Android devices from ₹6,000–8,000 that most students carry.
  • Class reminder 10 minutes before: Students and parents receive an automatic push reminder before every scheduled class — reducing no-shows without any manual effort from the centre.
Push Notifications — Student Phone
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TutorDesk Now
⏰ Physics class starts in 10 minutes
JEE Batch A · 5:00 PM · Tap to join live class
📄 New notes added — Chemistry Ch6
Karthik Sir uploaded Equilibrium notes · Tap to open
📊 Test 4 results published
Your score: 38/50 · Batch avg: 31 · Tap to view breakdown
📶 Offline mode: 3 files saved

TutorDesk App vs. Managing Everything on WhatsApp

Most coaching centres run student and parent communication entirely on WhatsApp. Here is what that actually costs.

Capability TutorDesk Mobile App WhatsApp Groups
Attendance alerts to parents Automatic push per student Manual message for each absent student
Fee reminders Automated, personalised push alert Awkward group or individual message
Study material access Organised by subject, always in app Scroll through months of chat history
Test result sharing Push to each student — personalised List posted in group — others see scores
Teacher's personal number Never shared — secure in-app only Exposed to all students and parents
Schedule changes Push notification to all affected students Post in group — easily missed
Fee payment UPI in-app — receipt generated instantly Bank transfer with manual confirmation
Who Uses This
Every Coaching Centre Running on WhatsApp Groups Needs This

From a solo tutor with 40 students to a multi-branch chain with 3,000.

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JEE & NEET Coaching Institutes

High parent anxiety around attendance and test performance. Push alerts for both means parents are informed before they call, and coordinators spend less time on the phone.

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School Subject Tuition Centres

Parents of younger students need more frequent updates. Attendance alerts, homework reminders, and fee notices all arrive via the parent app automatically — no WhatsApp group required.

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Online & Hybrid Coaching Institutes

Students in different cities join live classes with one tap from the student app. Recordings available immediately after class — no link sharing on WhatsApp.

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Multi-Branch Coaching Chains

Each branch's students, parents, and teachers use the same TutorDesk app but see only their branch's data. The owner sees everything from an admin dashboard.

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Coaching Centres in Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities

Budget Android phones, slow internet, and no laptops at home — TutorDesk's app is built specifically for this reality, with offline access and low-data mode.

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Individual Tutors Managing Multiple Batches

A solo tutor marks attendance, shares notes, sends results, and collects fees — all from their phone. No laptop needed. No separate tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions coaching owners and teachers ask about TutorDesk's mobile app.

What is a coaching centre mobile app?
A coaching centre mobile app is a dedicated Android and iOS application that gives students, parents, and teachers role-based access to the coaching institute's platform from their phones. Students check timetables, access study materials, and view test results. Parents receive real-time attendance alerts and fee reminders. Teachers mark attendance and manage classes — all without needing a laptop or WhatsApp group. TutorDesk provides all three role-based experiences in one platform.
Does TutorDesk have separate apps for students and parents?
Yes. TutorDesk has three role-based app experiences: a Student App, a Parent App, and a Teacher App — available on Android and iOS. Each role sees only what is relevant to them. Students see their timetable, materials, and results. Parents see their child's attendance, fee status, and receive alerts. Teachers see their batch schedules and communication tools.
Do parents get alerts when their child is absent?
Yes. The moment a teacher marks a student absent in TutorDesk, the parent receives an instant push notification on their parent app — "Rahul was marked absent in Physics class today at 5:00 PM." No separate WhatsApp message from the teacher is needed. The alert is automatic and personalised per student.
Can students pay coaching fees from the mobile app?
Yes. Students and parents can pay tuition fees directly from the TutorDesk app via UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking. A digital receipt is generated automatically and accessible in the app. The coaching centre sees the payment instantly in their dashboard. For full details, see the Fee Collection module.
Does the app work on low-end Android phones and slow internet?
Yes. TutorDesk's app is optimised for budget Android devices and slow 3G/4G connections common across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India. PDFs and study materials can be downloaded within the app for offline access. Video streaming adapts quality to available bandwidth automatically.
Can teachers mark attendance from the mobile app?
Yes. Teachers open their batch in the TutorDesk teacher app, mark each student present or absent, and save — the attendance is recorded instantly. Parents of absent students receive an automatic push notification without any separate action from the teacher.
Do students need a separate login for each coaching centre?
No. If a student attends multiple coaching centres that use TutorDesk, they log in with one account and switch between institutes within the same app. Each institute's timetable, materials, and results appear separately.

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Students, parents, and teachers — each with their own experience, all from TutorDesk on Android and iOS.

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