FAQs on the Course Bidding Process Using the Registro Platform

The short answer: this page answers the questions students and programme offices ask most often about course bidding on Registro, EDTEX's elective bidding platform. For students, the essentials are: log in on a laptop using Google Chrome in incognito mode, watch the MRB (the live clearing price) for each course, and remember that points placed on a course you lose are reimbursed. For programme offices, Registro can run bidding across multiple programmes, enforce credit policies and feed results into Add/Drop rounds and the timetable.

The questions are grouped by topic. Each answer stands on its own, so you can jump straight to the one you need. For strategy advice, see our student's guide to elective course bidding rounds.

About course bidding on Registro

What is the Registro course bidding platform?

Registro Course Bidding is EDTEX's real-time elective registration platform for premier MBA programmes. Students allocate virtual bid points to win seats in high-demand electives, with live rankings, clearing-price visibility and instant confirmations. It is trusted by ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and SDA Bocconi.

How does a bidding round on Registro work?

Each student receives a budget of bid points set by the programme office. During the round, students place points on the electives they want, watch live demand and the clearing price for each course, and update their bids while the round is open. When the round closes, seats go to the winning bids and students receive confirmation of the seats they have won. For background on bidding methods, see what is elective course bidding.

Logging in to Registro

Which browser should I use to access the Registro course bidding portal?

Use Google Chrome in incognito mode. Disable any ad blockers before you log in.

Can I use a mobile phone or iPad to log in to the course bidding portal?

It is recommended to use a laptop or PC during active bidding rounds. A larger screen makes it easier to navigate the portal when you update bids, add courses and drop courses from your bidding consideration set.

Who creates my Registro student account?

The programme office usually creates your Registro account on your behalf. If your email ID is not registered for the bidding term, the system displays a message saying you are not registered, and you cannot log in until the programme office adds you.

My Registro login is not working. What should I do?

Work through these three checks in order:

1. Check your browser: disable your ad blockers and make sure you are using Google Chrome in incognito mode. If the problem persists, contact Registro at registro@edtex.in.
2. Check your registration: confirm that your email ID is registered in the system for the current bidding term. If it is not, the system will tell you that you are not registered, and you should contact your programme office.
3. Reset your password: if your institute credentials with Gmail or Microsoft Outlook are not working, use the "Forgot password" feature on the Registro home page to receive a password for your account. Then log in with your email as the username and the new password from Registro.

Bids, bid points and the MRB

What is MRB in Registro course bidding?

MRB stands for Minimum Required Bid. It is the clearing price that allows you to win a course at a given moment of an active round. The MRB can rise as demand for a course increases, or stay the same.

Can the MRB value be zero?

Yes. On Registro, the MRB can be zero when the number of students bidding for a course is lower than the total seats available.

Can I win a course with zero bid points?

Yes, if demand for the course is lower than the total seats available, you may win a seat with zero bid points. Some institutions require a minimum bid of one point, so check your programme's policy.

How do I reduce the bid points I have placed on a course?

You can reduce your bid down to the current MRB by entering the new value in the bid cell. For example, if the MRB is 50 points and you have placed 80 points, you can change your bid to 50.

Will my bid points be reimbursed if I lose a course?

Yes. On Registro, bid points placed on a course you lose in the bidding round are reimbursed.

Will my remaining bid points carry forward to future terms?

It depends on your institution. Whether unused bid points carry forward to future semesters or terms is set by each institution's bidding policy.

Withdrawing from courses

When can I withdraw a course from my bidding consideration set?

During an active round on Registro, the rules are:

• You can withdraw from a losing course, and the bid points you placed are reimbursed.
• You can withdraw from a winning course if you have placed zero bid points on it.
• You cannot withdraw from a winning course if you have placed more than zero bid points on it.
• If the MRB shows zero, you can reduce your bid to zero and then withdraw from the winning course.

Can I withdraw from a winning course after the bidding round?

Yes. On Registro, you can withdraw from a winning course after the bidding round is completed, during the confirmation round.

After the bidding round

How will I know which courses I have won?

Registro confirms your winning seats when the round closes, so you see your result straight away in the portal rather than waiting for results to be compiled and emailed.

What happens if I am on a waitlist for an elective?

It depends on how your institution has set up Add/Drop and waitlists. At NMIMS Mumbai, Registro runs multiple bidding rounds and Add/Drop rounds each trimester, and students on elective waitlists are moved into available seats automatically, without manual intervention. Read the NMIMS case study.

Where can I get help during a live bidding round?

Contact the Registro support team immediately at registro@edtex.in, even during an active round. EDTEX supports each bidding cycle with power guides in video and document formats, live workshops and live chat support during active bidding windows.

"IIMB is extremely satisfied with the efficient support being provided by the EDTEX team during the Course Bidding rounds and while scheduling the term Timetable." Prof. Abhoy K. Ojha, Dean Programmes (2019), IIM Bangalore

Questions from programme offices

Can Registro run course bidding across multiple programmes?

Yes. At IIM Bangalore, Registro runs bidding across multiple degree programmes and for international exchange students in the same system, with cross-programme seat sharing handled by the platform. Read the IIM Bangalore case study. For the quota-based model, see how to run elective course bidding across multiple graduate programmes.

Can Registro enforce our credit policies at scale?

Yes. At OP Jindal Global University, Registro enforces programme-specific credit policies, concentration requirements and seat-sharing rules across 10+ schools and 45+ programmes. More than 5,000 students bid in a single real-time window, manual effort fell by 97% and student queries during registration fell by 99%. Registro has supported more than 30,000 students there since 2020. Read the OPJGU case study.

Does Registro course bidding connect to Add/Drop and the timetable?

Yes. At IIM Calcutta, Registro course bidding and timetabling have run together since 2017, covering 21 term-level elective bidding cycles for more than 3,000 students, with structured Add/Drop rounds and clash-free timetables generated from bidding outcomes. Manual effort for PGP offices and students fell by 95%. Read the IIM Calcutta case study.

How long does it take to implement Registro course bidding?

Implementing a single process such as course bidding typically takes a few weeks. EDTEX works with the programme office on process design, data preparation and onboarding for students and staff.

Is student data secure on Registro?

EDTEX is compliant with GDPR and India's DPDP Act, 2023. Programme offices should also agree who in the institution can view and export student bidding data.

Related reading

• What is elective course bidding?
• Establishing an elective course bidding policy
• Video: the Registro course bidding system
• Registro Course Bidding

Students with questions about a specific round should contact their programme office or write to registro@edtex.in. Programme offices planning a bidding process can request a demo.