Removing the Barrier of Smart Classroom Cost: A key factor in Smart Classroom Education
Smart Classroom Education designed to break barriers to learning

When looking to buy a Smart Class or setting up a smart classroom, cost is an essential factor and may often pose a barrier. Educators and Education programme/ School planners often grapple with where to buy a smart class, what is the cost of a smart class, what is the best smart class solution, who is the best smart class provider, what is the price of a smart class, where to buy a smart class, even how to buy a smart class.
The list is endless. At iDream Education, our endeavour is to support and educate school & education program planners and equip them with the right know-how about Smart Classroom Solutions and guide them in their journey of setting up a smart class.
In this blog, we will look at some finer nuances of Smart class education, and how iDream Education’s Digital classroom attempts to meet varied Smart Class requirements.
We have also included a Smart Classroom Setup Checklist and a Smart Classroom Budget Guide, that will help you go deeper into understanding all aspects of Smart Class Education and the planning of your Education Program.Today, Education Technology (EdTech) is seamlessly complementing traditional classrooms. It is promising an evolution where students are more engaged, and teachers are more efficient. However, amid the transformative wave of digital learning solutions, the notion of smart classes often raises eyebrows due to perceived smart class cost.
Beyond the tangible hardware, the true cost encompasses a dynamic spectrum—from the learning platform to the physical location, implementation expenses, training, maintenance and beyond. It’s a comprehensive package, and when all these facets are considered, the price tag attached to smart classes might seem costly to many prospective buyers.
Let’s navigate the realms of educational innovation, how investment in smart classes can be affordable and drive the future of learning.
Smart Classroom Education:
Smart Classroom education is the latest paradigm in Education. It is an approach that uses ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) for students to visualize better and learn better, and for teachers to be equipped better and teach better. With state of the art equipment and visual & teaching aids, a Smart Classroom today is a beacon of true innovation that is already bringing impact at a huge scale. By combining traditional teaching with technology, lakhs of students are able to grasp concepts better, with learning becoming more joyful, exciting and interesting. Smart Classroom Education also enables teachers to share content and assignments with students digitally, continuing from where they left off in the classroom.
Teachers are able to drag elements for web pages live during the class, show videos of concepts, explain concepts using simulations, conduct live tests and make students collaborate. With a variety of tools and the ability to use trusted curriculum aligned K12 LMS and applications for teaching, Smart Class Education brings more depth with a single device – the Smart Board and a learning application.
Yes you need just 2 key things to enable turning a normal class to a Smart Classroom. In this blog, you will also get some guidance on other Smart Class equipment, budgets and a checklist, but a Smart board and a learning application or a learning management system are the 2 main components of a Smart Classroom.
What is a Smart Classroom?
Simply put, a Smart Classroom is what enables Smart Education using technology aids and digital learning. While technology aids include devices such as Interactive Whiteboards or Digital Boards or Interactive Flat Panels or Smart Boards, digital learning tools include digital content (curriculum and extra curricular), digital books, notes, practice materials, assessments, explanatory videos, shapes, and illustrations.
A Smart Classroom in 2025 is signified today with an Interactive flat panel that allows teachers to annotate, write on the digital whiteboard, use touch to expand items, use split screen, take notes, record lessons, take the class live online and share items with students. It has an in-built android application with play store and Windows & MS office tools making it a complete hub for teaching, preparation and learning, both in class and remote or online learning.
Beyond the tangible hardware, the true cost encompasses a dynamic spectrum—from the learning platform to the physical location, implementation expenses, training, maintenance and beyond. It’s a comprehensive package, and when all these facets are considered, the price tag attached to smart classes might seem costly to many prospective buyers.
A Smart Classroom enables teachers to use customized content, play content and presentations prepared by them, curriculum aligned content such as NCERT/ other State boards, display and go through NCERT books in PDF. Smart Classrooms also enable school principals to have access to data to access student and teacher data, usage data through the Smart Classroom device. Interactive Digital Boards/ Smart boards offer high security both physical and digital for secure, safe and long term use.
Before you Buy a Smart Class: Here is a Smart Classroom Checklist
Pre-Installation Assessment
- Equipment verification
- Warranty documentation
- Software testing
- Infrastructure readiness check
Infrastructure Setup
Power Requirements:
- Dedicated 5A/15A points
- Stabilized power supply
- Proper earthing
- Cable management
Network Needs:
- Minimum 10Mbps bandwidth (if the Smart Class is online)
- Reliable Wi-Fi coverage
- Backup internet connection
Classroom Layout Guidelines
Space Planning:
- Display height: 4-5 feet from floor
- Viewing angle: Maximum 160 degrees
- Teacher station placement
- Student seating arrangement
- Charging station locations
Training Framework
- Smart Board operation
- LMS integration
- Teaching methodology
- Technical troubleshooting
- Assessment tools usage
Understanding Smart Classroom Costs
Today, Education Technology (EdTech) is seamlessly complementing traditional classrooms. It is promising an evolution where students are more engaged, and teachers are more efficient. However, amid the transformative wave of digital learning solutions, the notion of smart classes often raises eyebrows due to the perceived smart classroom cost.
Let’s navigate the realms of educational innovation, how investment in smart classes can be affordable and drive the future of learning.
Smart Classroom cost varies significantly based on factors such as the region, level of education, and specific technological requirements
Smart Classroom Costs vary between urban and rural areas. Urban schools may have better access to resources and infrastructure, resulting in comparatively lower upfront costs for advanced technologies. In rural settings, the challenge lies in establishing the basic infrastructure before implementing smart classroom solutions, resulting in high cost of implementation. Factors that increase the cost of implementation in rural settings are reliable electricity supply, internet connectivity, and the need for initial setup of a smart class solution.
Smart classroom cost increases because of the need for advanced infrastructure and technology standards. Costs may include interactive whiteboards, tablets or laptops for students, high-speed internet connectivity, and software.
Smart Classroom Cost increases because of ongoing expenses for maintenance, software updates, and teacher training contribute to the overall investment.
Smart Class Cost vary significantly based on factors such as the region, level of education, and specific technological requirements
- Smart class cost increases because of the need for advanced infrastructure and technology standards. Costs may include interactive whiteboards, tablets or laptops for students, high-speed internet connectivity, and software.
- Smart Class Cost increases because of ongoing expenses for maintenance, software updates, and teacher training contribute to the overall investment.
- Smart Class Costs vary between urban and rural areas. Urban schools may have better access to resources and infrastructure, resulting in comparatively lower upfront costs for advanced technologies. In rural settings, the challenge lies in establishing the basic infrastructure before implementing smart classroom solutions, resulting in high cost of implementation. Factors that increase the cost of implementation in rural settings are reliable electricity supply, internet connectivity, and the need for initial setup of a smart class solution.
Are there any adaptable and affordable smart class solutions to ensure equitable access
Yes, iPrep Digital Class is an affordable and easy to implement smart class solution. It is easy to set up & install, and significantly reduces smart class costs while ensuring updated, rich and joyful content at all times.
iPrep Digital class is a user-friendly, Smart Classroom solution designed to equip 21st-century schools. It equips teachers with a comprehensive collection of Digital Content & Resources in one accessible platform. This smart class solution streamlines the smart class setup for schools by offering efficient hardware choices. Not only hardware, but, iPrep Digital class offers digital content compatible with any operating system, and seamless offline reporting integrated with automatic synchronization to a cloud-based monitoring dashboard.
iPrep Digital Class eliminates costly digital infrastructure
The cost associated with setting up a smart classroom in India is subject to factors such as room size, incorporated equipment, technology, and the chosen vendor. Traditional smart classrooms often feature interactive displays, projectors, computers, audio tools, and additional technology such as cameras and interactive whiteboards.
In contrast, iPrep Digital Class streamlines the requirements to just one device, such as an interactive flat panel, smart TV, Open Pluggable System (OPS), Interactive White Boards, or any preferred alternative. The cost of these devices for a Smart Class is reduced, as they do not necessitate extra space, wiring, or furniture. Just like TVs, they can be easily mounted on any classroom wall and only require a single power plug for setup.
iPrep Digital Class eliminates the maintenance, update or training cost
The integration of smart class setups with wired connections and supporting hardware increases cost for maintenance, software updates, and teacher training, thereby contributing to the overall cost of smart classrooms. In contrast, the iPrep digital classroom offers a hassle-free, plug-and-play solution. Teachers simply need to plug in the pen drive and play to deliver lessons through the iPrep content. iPrep can also be pre-loaded in system memory or enabled through a network setup. Software updates are seamlessly handled from the backend, allowing teachers to download and update the learning platform effortlessly. Additionally, the smart class cost remains unaffected by teacher training, as iPrep is an easy-to-use solution. Teachers can operate it without much training, similar to any other Android or Windows app they use in their daily lives on phones or TVs, ultimately reducing the overall smart class cost.
iPrep Digital Class eliminates cost of Internet
The expense of implementing smart classrooms rises significantly when internet access becomes a necessity for learning. The initial consideration is often to establish a reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted learning. On the other hand, iPrep Digital Class presents a cost-effective smart class solution which is designed to work completely offline. It provides all K-12 learning content aligned with the curriculum preloaded on a pendrive, eliminating the requirement for setting up Wi-Fi connections and thereby reducing the overall smart class cost.
Moreover, sustainable implementation partners can go a step further by integrating sustainable solutions such as solar-enabled smart classrooms, effectively eliminating electricity costs in schools.
Smart Classroom Budget Guide
In this section we take you through indicative costs of a Smart Classroom. Please note that these costs are dynamic and give an approximate or ballpark figure of budgeting for a Smart Classroom. The budget guide charts the costing of various components starting from the Smart Board and includes costs of various other components, such as the second most crucial component of a smart classroom – the teaching software.
Budget Guide
Equipment Cost Breakdown:
Equipment | Specifications | Budget Range (₹) |
Smart Board (65″) | 4K resolution, touch | 80,000 – 1,00,000 |
Smart Board (75″) | 4K resolution, touch | 1,20,000 – 1,50,000 |
Tablets (Optional) | 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage | 10,000 – 15,000 |
Audio System | 2 speakers + wireless mic | 5,000 – 10,000 |
UPS System | 1 kVA for 2 boards | 8,000 – 15,000 |
Power Consumption Guide
Daily Usage By Board Size:
- 65″ boards: 100-150 watts/hour
- 75″ boards: 200-250 watts/hour
- 86″ boards: 300-350 watts/hour
Monthly Cost Calculation:
- Usage: Power(W) × Hours × Devices
- Example: Two 75″ boards, 6 hours/day
= 250W × 6 hours × 2 boards
= 3,000Wh/day (3kWh/day) - Monthly: 3kWh × 20 days × ₹8 = ₹480
This is useful for deciding the specification of the UPS and Invertor Battery to purchase for the smart classroom.
Implementation Scale Costs – An Illustration Table
No. of Classrooms | Min. Recommended Smart Classrooms | Hardware Cost1 | Support Equipment2 | Teaching Software3 | Maintenance4 | Total Investment (₹) |
1 | 1 | 126,270 | 43,765 | 35,400 | 10,272 | 215,707 |
10 | 5 | 631,300 | 218,825 | 177,000 | 51,359 | 1,078,534 |
20 | 10 | 12,62,700 | 437,650 | 354,000 | 102,718 | 2,157,068 |
30 | 15 | 18,94,000 | 656,475 | 531,000 | 154,076 | 3,235,601 |
40 | 20 | 25,25,300 | 875,300 | 708,000 | 209,350 | 4,396,350 |
50 | 25 | 31,56,600 | 10,94,125 | 885,000 | 256,786 | 5,392,511 |
1 Hardware Cost: Smart Board/IFP (LG TR3DJ) – Free Freight & Installation and Training with a 3-year on-site warranty
2 Support Equipment: UPS, Battery, Inverter, UPS Stand, Bluetooth Speaker, Webcam
3 Teaching Software: Lifetime, up-to-date NEP aligned content at all times with on-time teacher training, data reporting dashboard access, single window support
4 Maintenance: Including Training/Re-training, Internet/Data Costs, Incidental repairs & purchases such as cables/adapters, routers, and Energy Costs, general 5% per annum
*All prices are indicative and inclusive of GST except Invertor Battery where 25% GST is applicable
Package Inclusions
Component | Specification |
Storage | SanDisk 256GB Pen Drive |
Camera | Logitech C930E HD Webcam |
Primary UPS | MICROTEK 1025 (12V) DG |
Battery | MTK1502121JT 150Ah/12V |
Backup UPS | MICROTEK Legend 650 |
Audio | Portronics Slick 5 Bluetooth Speaker |
Storage | Microtek Container Trolley |
Transport | Free for IFP items* |
*Additional charges for non-IFP items
While the cost of implementing Smart Class technology may initially seem a point of concern, it should not be the primary concern for your education initiatives. Our commitment is to work with you to ensure that the vision of enabling access to quality education and implementation remains within your planned budget.
Together, we can bridge educational gaps, empower communities, and pave the way for a brighter, technology-enhanced future for all.
If in case you would like to know more about our digital learning solutions, visit our website, www.idreameducation.org, or write to us at [email protected]