Custom fields allow you to collect additional information that is not included in the default enquiry form.
For example:
Preferred start date
Sibling information
Special requirements
Government ID
Reference name
There are two types of custom fields in the Enquiries module.
Type A: Synced Custom Fields (Student Profile Fields)
These custom fields:
Appear during enquiry creation
Automatically sync to the studentās profile after admission
Remain part of the childās permanent record
How to Create Synced Custom Fields
Go to Settings from the left panel.
Click Forms.
Open Student/Parent Profile Fields.
Click Add Field.
Choose the field type:
Text
Number
Date
Dropdown
Checkbox
Enter the field name.
Assign it to Student (or parent, if required).
Mark as mandatory if needed.
Click Save.
Once created:
The field will appear in enquiry forms.
The information entered will sync to the student profile after admission.
Type B: Enquiry-Only Custom Fields
These custom fields:
Appear only within the Enquiries section
Do not sync to the student profile
Are used only during the enquiry stage
This is useful for temporary or marketing-related information.
How to Create Enquiry-Only Fields
Go to Enquiries.
Click Custom Fields.
Click Add Field.
Choose the field type.
Enter the field name.
Mark as mandatory if required.
Click Save.
These fields will now appear when:
Creating a manual enquiry
Filling enquiry forms
When to Use Which Type?
Use Synced Fields when:
The information should remain part of the studentās permanent record.
Use Enquiry-Only Fields when:
The information is only needed during the admission process.
Custom fields allow you to customize the enquiry process according to your centerās requirements and ensure you collect all necessary information from parents.
For more detailed overview please refer to this video: