TimetableForMe

TimetableForMe is a cloud-based scheduling tool for Indian schools, combining class and teacher timetables with substitutions and exam planning. It best suits school leaders and academic teams that need school-wide scheduling, with plan choices scaled to teacher capacity. Its strongest case is the breadth of school operations in one service; schools needing advanced automation must pay more than for the basic engine.

Overview

The service supports CBSE, ICSE, and state-board workflows. Schools can configure days, periods, breaks, and class-subject mappings, then work from class-wise or teacher-wise views. Automatic generation handles the core timetable, while drag-and-drop adjustments give coordinators a way to refine schedules, including merged or parallel arrangements.

TimetableForMe also covers routine changes and exam logistics: it includes substitution management, operational reports, and cloud access, while its exam bundle handles exam timetables and seating. That combination makes it more useful as an academic operations tool than a timetable generator alone. Schools should still review critical schedules before publication and use; the service’s terms also allow for temporary downtime tied to maintenance, updates, or external dependencies.

Key features

• Timetable generation: Configure scheduling rules and generate class- and teacher-wise timetables. The basic plans support manual merge and parallel setups, while advanced plans add Session Builder, an advanced engine, and automation.
• Daily operations: Substitution management, operational reports, and cloud access help teams manage changes beyond the initial timetable.
• Exam planning: The Exam Module Bundle adds exam timetables and seating plans, including shift timings, class-section filters, formatted Excel exports, room design, roll series, and seat allocation. It is an add-on for active paid plans, not a stand-alone free-plan upgrade.
• Privacy and support: The privacy policy says the service collects account, school setup, and timetable configuration data, does not sell user data, and uses reasonable technical and operational safeguards. Data is retained while an account is active or as needed for legal and operational obligations; account-level deletion assistance can be requested. Email and phone support is available Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and is free forever, with a limit of 10 teachers and no credit card requirement. It is a practical way for a small school to start, but larger schools need a paid capacity tier.

Annual paid plans use a basic timetable engine or an advanced package. Basic plans allow manual merge and parallel arrangements; advanced plans add Session Builder, the advanced engine, and automation:

The Exam Module Bundle costs ₹999/year and follows the active plan validity cycle; it requires an active paid plan. Choose a basic tier if manual scheduling adjustments are sufficient. The advanced premium is for schools that need Session Builder and automated, advanced-engine support.

Platforms

TimetableForMe is a web service deployed in the cloud.

Who it's for

Principals, timetable in-charges, coordinators, school administrators, and academic teams at Indian schools are its intended users. It is a good fit for schools that want timetable creation, substitutions, and exam seating under one roof and can select a plan within the 10-to-200-teacher paid capacity range. Schools seeking a different platform, or a tool outside its school scheduling focus, should compare alternatives.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Timetables, substitutions, operational reports, and exam seating planning are grouped in one service, reducing the need to handle those school tasks in separate tools.
• Pro: The free tier supports up to 10 teachers indefinitely without a credit card, giving a small school a meaningful starting point.
• Pro: Basic and advanced annual tiers distinguish manual flexibility from Session Builder and automation, with capacities up to 200 teachers.
• Con: The Exam Module Bundle is an additional annual charge and requires an active paid plan, so exam planning is not included with the free tier.
• Con: The terms allow temporary service downtime, and schools are advised to check critical schedules before publication and operational use.

Alternatives

For a broader list, see Exam Scheduling Software.

• Prime Timetable is worth considering for schools that want apps across web, mobile, desktop, and Linux, or a 30-day evaluation period; its free tier is for evaluation purposes.
• OpenEduCat may suit schools seeking a self-hosted option or a wider platform footprint across mobile and API access; it offers a 15-day trial without a credit card.
• UniTime is a free open-source alternative for organizations comfortable with its platform range; commercial support is available for a fee.
• FET is a free alternative for schools that want desktop software for Linux, macOS, or Windows and no stated usage limits.
• Classify Exam Management is another web-based option focused on timetable building and exam management.
• Examduler is a free, open-source web alternative with no usage limits stated.
• SchoolKit Exam Timetable Builder is a free web option for smaller exam setups, capped at 20 subjects, 10 rooms, and two time slots per day.
• EMS Academic Scheduling is an alternative to consider if its supported platform range fits your organization; pricing requires contacting sales or requesting a demo.

Verdict

TimetableForMe is a strong fit for Indian schools that need timetables, substitutions, and exam seating in one cloud-based service, with capacity-based plans and an indefinite small-school free tier. Choose it when that joined-up school workflow matters; look elsewhere if you need a different platform or want exam planning without a paid plan and add-on.