About Custom import

About Custom import

The Custom Imports plugin helps institutions import employee, student, and intuitional data into the portal using a comma-separated value (CSV) formatted file. The Custom Imports plugin will help save time by alleviating manual data entry tasks, and will also reduce the chances of error allowing institutions to work with greater accuracy. When a custom import is performed—if the portal’s SMS settings is configured—an SMS notification is sent to the corresponding user whose information is being imported into the portal.

The administrator or a privileged employee (Custom import privilege is required) can perform a custom import. At the top of your dashboard, click the module access icon  > Data and Reports > Custom Imports. 


Custom Import can be performed when the following information needs to be recorded within the portal:

  • Employee admission details including salary structure, any additional details, bank details, and employee privileges

  • Student admission details including any additional details

Note: Currently, student roll numbers cannot be imported using Custom Import.

  • Student guardian details

  • Student attendance details (only Daily attendance type)

  • Student exam scores

  • Library book details including any additional details and book tags

  • Store item details

  • Item supplier details

  • Store details


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