.shiksha Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.99 at Sav
For a word meaning 'education' in Hindi and Sanskrit, .shiksha arrived in 2014 as part of the new gTLD wave — a niche domain aimed at schools, coaches, and learning platforms across India and beyond.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $9.99 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $177.19 | $386.19 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $10.55 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $176.95 | $384.95 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $41.71 | $41.71 | $177.65 | $386.20 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $41.81 | $41.81 | $178.16 | $387.21 | Visit |
| 5 | Regery | $10.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $182.95 | $397.90 | Visit |
| 6 | All Domains | $11.10 | $64.38 | $64.38 | $268.62 | $590.52 | Visit |
| 7 | Cosmotown | $11.43 | $43.51 | $43.51 | $185.47 | $403.02 | Visit |
| 8 | Above.com | $11.44 | $44.22 | $44.22 | $188.32 | $409.42 | Visit |
| 9 | Namecheap | $11.98 | $69.98 | $54.98 | $291.90 | $641.80 | Visit |
| 10 | INWX | $12.10 | $50.40 | $50.04 | $213.70 | $465.70 | Visit |
| 11 | OVHcloud | $12.13 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $84.09 | $174.04 | Visit |
| 12 | Blacknight | $13.30 | $19.41 | $19.41 | $90.94 | $187.99 | Visit |
| 13 | NameSilo | $13.99 | $51.99 | $47.99 | $221.95 | $481.90 | Visit |
| 14 | eDomains | $15.78 | $15.78 | $15.78 | $78.90 | $157.80 | Visit |
| 15 | Gname | $15.99 | $50.99 | $50.99 | $219.95 | $474.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Netim | $16.00 | $59.50 | $43.00 | $254.00 | $551.50 | Visit |
| 17 | Infomaniak | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $83.50 | $167.00 | Visit |
| 18 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $50.47 | $50.47 | $220.41 | $472.76 | Visit |
| 19 | Truehost | $18.69 | $66.81 | $52.26 | $285.93 | $619.98 | Visit |
| 20 | Directnic | $19.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $279.95 | $604.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Hello.co | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $99.95 | $199.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Name.com | $19.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $319.95 | $694.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Crazy Domains | $20.00 | $20.59 | $20.00 | $102.36 | $205.31 | Visit |
| 24 | GoDaddy | $20.19 | $80.19 | $80.19 | $340.95 | $741.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Bluehost | $22.99 | $25.99 | $22.99 | $126.95 | $256.90 | Visit |
| 26 | Gandi | $25.38 | $55.98 | $21.50 | $249.30 | $529.20 | Visit |
| 27 | 123 Reg | $26.38 | $26.38 | $26.38 | $131.90 | $263.80 | Visit |
| 28 | Marcaria | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $220.00 | $440.00 | Visit |
| 29 | NameBright | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $220.00 | $440.00 | Visit |
| 30 | Epik | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $224.75 | $449.50 | Visit |
| 31 | MrDomain | $49.89 | $49.89 | $49.89 | $249.45 | $498.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Regtons | $56.99 | $56.99 | $56.99 | $284.95 | $569.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Squarespace | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | Visit |
| 34 | 101domain | $64.17 | $82.67 | $64.17 | $394.85 | $808.20 | Visit |
| 35 | Hover | $67.19 | $67.19 | $67.19 | $335.95 | $671.90 | Visit |
| 36 | OnlyDomains | $69.99 | $79.49 | $79.49 | $387.95 | $785.40 | Visit |
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A Hindi Name in the Global Domain Space
Delegated on January 16, 2014, .shiksha is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) that doesn't rely on a country code but instead taps into a language spoken by hundreds of millions. The word 'shiksha' translates to 'education' in Hindi and Sanskrit, giving the domain an instant semantic clarity for Indian audiences. It entered the internet's root zone during the 2012 New gTLD program, as recorded by ICANN, which opened the door for non-English and culturally specific names. Unlike a brand TLD, .shiksha isn't tied to a single company — it's a generic space, but one whose meaning narrows its purpose to the education sector. That linguistic specificity is rare among gTLDs, where most names are abstract, acronyms, or English words.
Identity Digital's Education Play
The registry behind .shiksha is Identity Digital Limited, the company formerly known as Donuts Inc. — one of the largest operators of new gTLDs. Identity Digital manages a vast portfolio of niche domains, and .shiksha fits its pattern: a recognizable word that serves a vertical market. For the company, .shiksha is a bet on India's growing internet economy and the global demand for online education. The registry's own site, identity.digital, positions its TLDs as tools for building digital identities. In this case, the identity is clearly educational — a school, tutoring service, or e-learning startup might choose .shiksha to broadcast its purpose in a single word. But the domain's reach extends beyond India, as the word is understood across South Asia and in diaspora communities worldwide.
The Pricing Spread Tells a Story
For a niche domain, .shiksha shows a notable pricing range among registrars. With 36 registrars offering it, the cost varies from $9.99 at Sav to $69.99 elsewhere, making $CHEAPEST_PRICE the cheapest entry point. This wide spread suggests a domain that hasn't settled into a standard price — it's not as commoditized as .com or .info, but neither is it scarce. The cheapest options point to registrars betting on volume, while the higher end reflects those positioning .shiksha as a premium niche. For a registrant, the strategy matters: a school in India might grab it at budget rates, while a global education brand might pay more for a recognizable term. That variance is typical of new gTLDs, where registrars set their own margins.
Compared to Its Registry Siblings
As an Identity Digital property, .shiksha shares a registry with .global, .info, .kim, .mobi, and .blue. But unlike those — which are either generic descriptors (.info, .blue) or aimed at specific industries (.global, .mobi) — .shiksha is the only one carrying a non-English word with an educational meaning. That makes it the most culturally anchored of the group. While .info competes with .com for information sites, and .mobi targets mobile-friendly content, .shiksha has no direct equivalent in the English-language domain space; foreign-language TLDs like .edu are country-specific. So it occupies a unique corner: an education domain that works across borders but speaks most directly to Hindi and Sanskrit speakers.