.pro.in Domain Registration India
.pro.in is a professional-flavoured second-level zone under India's .in, run by NIXI since the 29 October 2021 family expansion. It reads like a credential for CA firms, advocates, clinics and coaches, costs ₹809 to register and ₹877 to renew at WebJi® before 18% GST, and activates after KYC verification.
For Indian chartered accountants, advocates, doctors and coaches choosing between .pro.in, .firm.in, .ind.in and the .pro gTLD.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹809/yr
- Renewal
- ₹877/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 15 November 2026.
What a .pro.in domain is
.pro.in is a professional-flavoured second-level namespace under India's .in country code — the registry is NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, and the zone opened in the 29 October 2021 expansion of the family. It is not a sovereign TLD; the IANA root lists only .in. Registration is open to anyone, yet the ending reads like a credential, which is why practices — rather than shops — are its natural registrants. Family rules apply: 1–10 year terms, DNSSEC support, Indian-script IDN labels.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position | Second-level zone under the .in ccTLD |
| Registry | NIXI — National Internet Exchange of India |
| Launched | 29 October 2021 zone expansion |
| Eligibility | Open, first-come, first-served — no professional licence checked |
| DNSSEC | Supported under .in |
| WHOIS privacy | Not offered across the .in family |
Professional practices that suit a .pro.in address
The zone fits credentialed Indian practices: chartered accountants, company secretaries, advocates, doctors and clinics, architects, and the coaching professionals who train the next lot of them. "Pro" in the address reassures a client that a qualified person stands behind the site — an impression the registry leaves entirely to the registrant to honour.
| Practice | Example name | Why it lands |
|---|---|---|
| CA or CS firm | auditdesk.pro.in | Compliance and audit services under a credentialed reading |
| Advocate or law chambers | chambersrao.pro.in | Dignified, India-marked identity for a practice |
| Clinic or consulting physician | drmehta.pro.in | Appointment page tied to the doctor, not a hospital brand |
| Architect or interior studio | studiooutline.pro.in | Portfolio address with a professional tone |
| Coaching or test-prep institute | rankers.pro.in | Faculty-led coaching brand for serious aspirants |
| Freelance consultant | growthcounsel.pro.in | Solo consultancy that wants an Indian, non-corporate feel |
The reading is guidance, not a gate: a bakery could lawfully register sweets.pro.in, though the name would promise more than the shop delivers.
Costs: what a .pro.in registration and its renewals add up to
.pro.in bills at the .in family rate: ₹809 to register and ₹877 to renew each year at WebJi®, before 18% GST. GST on year one is ₹145.62, so the first invoice is ₹954.62 — cheaper than a plain .in and roughly a quarter of the .pro gTLD's first year.
| Horizon | How it adds up | GST-inclusive total (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹809 registration + 18% | 954.62 |
| Years 1–3 | ₹809 + ₹877 + ₹877 + 18% | 3,024.34 |
| Years 1–5 | ₹809 + four renewals of ₹877 + 18% | 5,094.06 |
A renewal-budget scenario for planning, not a prepaid quote. Prices read from WebJi® billing on 4 November 2026; checkout confirms current charges.
| Extension | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| .pro.in | 809 | 877 | Credential reading, Indian registry |
| .firm.in | 809 | 877 | Partnership-and-firm flavour, same family price |
| .ind.in | 809 | 877 | Individual identity within .in |
| .pro (gTLD) | 2,956 | 3,563 | Global "professional" ending at a higher band |
KYC, declarations and the fine print for .pro.in
Anyone may apply, but every .pro.in activation waits for NIXI's know-your-customer verification — e-KYC or supporting ID for Indian registrants, a signed India-purpose declaration for foreign and non-resident applicants. Open eligibility and zero verification are not the same thing in this family, and filing accurate details the first time is what keeps activation quick.
- Indian registrants: e-KYC or supporting identification against the filed contacts.
- Overseas registrants: declaration that the name serves an India-connected purpose.
- Public WHOIS: no privacy proxy exists in the .in family — use office contacts for a practice registration.
- Transfers: authorisation-code based; the remaining term carries over rather than extending by a year.
Ordering follows the standard single checkout on the domain registration India hub.
.pro.in against .pro, .firm.in and a plain .in
.pro.in is the value pick for an India-only practice; the .pro gTLD at ₹2,956 suits consultants who also serve clients abroad; .firm.in expresses a partnership; .in stays the neutral default. Rankings do not differ between endings, so decide on reading and rupees.
- Local practice, local clients — .pro.in; ₹954.62 with GST to start.
- Partnership firm — .firm.in, same ₹809 family price, "and associates" energy.
- International consultancy — .pro gTLD, ₹2,956 registration, ₹3,563 renewal.
After the name resolves: site, mail and lifecycle
Nameservers to the host, records in place, and the practice's site answers within hours of activation. A clinic or CA firm site sits well on shared hosting from ₹299 a month; consult@yourpractice.pro.in mail comes from business email hosting; expiry behaviour is in the domain renewal guide and registrar moves in the domain transfer guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is .pro.in reserved for doctors, CAs and lawyers?
No. The zone is open on a first-come, first-served basis — the registry checks no degree, membership or licence. The professional reading is a convention, so a practice gets the branding benefit without any credential gate, and equally, a non-professional can register one lawfully.
What is the difference between .pro.in and the .pro gTLD?
They are different products. .pro.in is a second-level zone under India's .in, run by NIXI since the October 2021 expansion at the ₹809 family price. .pro is a separate global gTLD costing ₹2,956 to register at WebJi® with renewal at ₹3,563 — a global "professional" label at a higher band.
How long does NIXI verification take for a .pro.in name?
The name resolves only after the registry's know-your-customer check completes against your filed details. Indian registrants clear it with e-KYC or supporting ID; foreign applicants submit a signed India-purpose declaration. Filing accurate details at order time is the main thing that keeps the wait short.
Is a .pro.in address good for SEO in India?
Google treats it as it treats every .in-family name — the label does not earn or lose ranking by itself. What helps locally is the rest of the page: city names in content, a Google Business Profile and consistent contact details, which a practice site on any Indian extension can carry.
Can I move my .pro.in name from another registrar later?
Yes — request the authorisation code from the losing registrar and start the transfer here. Within the .in family a completed transfer keeps the remaining term rather than adding a year, and our support desk confirms the exact steps before anything is paid.
Last editorial update: 15 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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