Sub Domain(fourth/fifth level) Registration Service:
It allows to register Sub Domains (fourth/fifth level) under an active 3rd level domain which is hosted in NIC Data Centre. For example abc.xyz.gov.in / abc.def.xyz.gov.in is a fourth/fifth level domain under a 3rd level domain name xyz.gov.in.
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The state governments can register a third-level domain name under GOV.IN and then the fourth/fifth level sub domains can be registered for its various Ministries / Departments / Organisations etc. For example, Government of Delhi may register a third-level domain name like delhi.gov.in and then the sub domains may be registered for its various Departments like education.delhi.gov.in, tourism.delhi.gov.in, transport.delhi.gov.in etc.
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Similarly a Department/Organisation can register a third-level domain name under GOV.IN and then the department can register fourth/fifth level domains for its various branches/divisions/offices across the country. For example, Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) may register third-level a domain like cag.gov.in and then it may further register the fourth/fifth level domains for its various offices across the country like agup.cag.gov.in, agmp.cag.gov.in, agtn.cag.gov.in etc.
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Guidelines for obtaining a sub domain name
are same as third level GOV.IN
Domain name
Conditions:
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The fourth/fifth level sub domain registrations are entertained here only for those third-level domains which are hosted in NIC Data Centre. If you are already having a third-level domain name, but the domain is hosted with other ISP (not NIC), then contact that ISP to register a sub domains under it.
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The eligibility requirements for obtaining a sub domain is same as the eligibility requirements for 3rd level domain under GOV.IN.
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The domain naming conventions are also same as 3rd level domain under GOV.IN.
Steps to Register a Sub Domain :
- Submit the sub-domain registration request:
Login - > Subdomain Services - > Register Subdomain
- Submit the sub-domain activation request by uploading letter duely signed. The letter must be signed by the owner of the Domain (Administrative/Organisational contact)
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User may refer Help Video (Subdomain) for complete assistance.
Once the above written registration process is completed, the Domain Registration Team will process the request and user will be notified via email.
Note: As per the present policy, there is no fee for the sub domain (fourth/fifth level) name registration under GOV.IN Domain space. However, if there is any change in the policy it will be notified to all the registered users.
