Connects supervised kiosk video calls from boarding schools to parents’ smartphones, letting students place school-approved calls under controlled hours and daily limits. Developed by Skandev Solutions, the Android education-reference app uses password-less email login with a 6-digit OTP and sends real-time incoming-call notifications to parents. It supports English plus major Indian languages and enforces DPDP-compliant data handling, so it fits parents and guardians who need a tightly managed, privacy-focused channel for student-family contact.

What the app actually does for boarding-school communication

Shivnex Parent receives one-way video calls initiated from school-managed kiosks, delivering real-time notifications to the parent’s mobile device. Schools schedule call windows and set daily time limits from the kiosk side, so the app functions primarily as the parent-facing endpoint in a hardware-software system rather than a general messaging client. The interface omits feeds and peer chat, keeping interactions strictly between student kiosk sessions and approved guardian contacts.

How the safety and privacy model operates in practice

The app implements a safety-first model by allowing only student-initiated calls and by complying with India’s DPDP rules for personal data handling. Login uses a password-less flow: parents enter a registered email and receive a 6-digit OTP, which reduces password management on the device. Calls are not recorded by default, and the absence of social features removes common vectors for unsolicited contact and advertising.

Who can use it and how accessible it is for parents

The app targets parents and legal guardians of boarding-school students; it requires Android 7.0 or higher on the parent device, and an iOS version exists for Apple users. Multi-language support includes Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English, which helps reach non-English-speaking caregivers. Because calling is one-way and schools control schedules, parents should expect limited control over when they can be reached.

Clear choice for guardians accepting school-controlled contact

Shivnex Parent is a narrowly focused option for parents who accept scheduled, supervised contact and strict privacy controls; it enforces school policies rather than offering open communication. Parents who need the ability to initiate unsupervised calls or maintain ongoing two-way messaging should consider alternate channels. As a practical tip, confirm your school’s kiosk schedule and approved contact list before relying on the app for regular check-ins.