Thread: FAQ: What extensions are available for Indian domain names

Is this for government related sites? I have seen quite a few government sites having the extension, mostly educational institutes.

I have seen all IIT's have an ernet extension, Possibly they have been specifically reserved for them. Don't know why a specific ernet domain? Anybody with its full form if any?

There are lots of them:
ernet.in - Google Search

its definately a reserved one..could not find that one on most registrar websites..

.com.in is not available?

Originally Posted by universe

.com.in is not available?

No, it's not available.

Also, I've just updated the list to include:

- edu.in (Indian colleges and universities)

This is reserved for use by qualified organizations in India.

Source via Policies and ERNET India :: Domain Name Registration

ERNET India has been designated as Domain Registrar for all the Educational and Research Institutes including schools in India. It will register Domains at second and third level for ac.in, edu.in and res.in zones.

ac.in :: Academic
edu.in :: Academic
res.in :: Indian Research Institutes

I had heard of ac.in and edu.in..but res.in seems to be a new one..did it launch recently?

No, they aren't new, but aren't open to the general public.

thank you

.in brings lots of traffic and will become more popular .
.co.in is for corporates .