Branch Management

Understanding Branches

Branches are the fundamental organizational units in BeamEdUp. A branch represents a physical or logical location within your organization — such as a campus, center, department, or office. Everything in BeamEdUp (classes, users, exams) belongs to a branch.

Single-Branch Organizations

If your institution has only one location, a default branch is created automatically during onboarding. You can skip the multi-branch setup and start adding users and classes right away.

What Are Branches?

A branch is a self-contained unit within your organization. Each branch has its own set of classes, users, exams, and settings. Think of branches as independent campuses or locations that share the same organization-level subscription and branding but operate day-to-day on their own.

Branch Examples by Institution Type

School

DPS Noida Campus, DPS Gurgaon Campus

Each campus operates independently with its own principal, teachers, and students.

Coaching Center

Aakash Connaught Place, Aakash Kalu Sarai

Multiple centers across a city, each with its own batches and instructors.

University

Engineering Campus, Medical Campus, Law Campus

Departments or campuses within a university, each managing their own exams.

Corporate

Mumbai Office, Bangalore Office

Regional offices running independent training programs and assessments.

When to Use Branches

Use branches when your organization has any of the following:

Multiple physical locations — campuses, centers, or offices in different areas
Separate administrative units — departments that manage their own staff and students independently
Different academic programs — divisions like junior school vs. senior school, or undergraduate vs. postgraduate
Regional operations — franchises or affiliated centers that report to a central office

Start Simple

You don't need to create all your branches at once. Start with your primary location and add more branches as your organization grows. Each branch can be configured independently at any time.

Branch Hierarchy

BeamEdUp follows a clear organizational hierarchy. Understanding this structure helps you plan your setup effectively:

Organization — Your institution (e.g., "Delhi Public School Society"). One subscription, one billing account.
Branches — Campuses or locations within the organization (e.g., "DPS Noida", "DPS Gurgaon"). Each branch has its own admin, settings, and branding.
Classes — Groups of students within a branch (e.g., "Class 10-A", "Batch 2024 Morning"). Classes belong to exactly one branch.
Users — Instructors, learners, and guardians assigned to a branch. Users can belong to one or more branches.

Who Can Manage Branches?

Branch management follows strict role-based access control:

Organization Admin — Can create, edit, and delete branches. Can assign branch admins and configure all branch settings.
Branch Admin — Can manage users, classes, and exams within their assigned branch. Cannot create new branches or modify other branches.

Branch Deletion

Deleting a branch removes all associated classes, exam assignments, and user associations within that branch. The headquarters branch cannot be deleted. Always ensure data is backed up or migrated before deleting a branch.

Post-Onboarding Checklist

Creating a Branch