Cheapest Student
Portfolio Website in India (2026)
Every Indian student deserves a portfolio website for placement season. But most builders charge ₹800–₹1,500/month — priced for Western freelancers, not college students on a tight budget. Here's the real breakdown of what a student portfolio actually costs.
The cheapest student portfolio website in India is SitesPlaced's Student plan at ₹99 one-time. No subscription, no auto-renewal. You get a custom domain, branding removal, student-specific portfolio templates, and 500 MB storage. Need more months? Buy ₹500/6 months, ₹900/12 months, or ₹2,500 for lifetime. There's also a completely free plan to start.
- • Cheapest paid option: ₹99 one-time (SitesPlaced Student Plan)
- • Free option: SitesPlaced Free — yourname.sitesplaced.com
- • Best value: ₹900 for 12 months (~₹75/mo) — cheaper than one cup of coffee
- • Lifetime option: ₹2,500 — pay once, never pay again
Why most portfolio builders are too expensive for students
Let's be honest about the student budget in India:
- Most students have a monthly budget of ₹2,000–₹5,000 for everything
- A Squarespace plan costs ₹1,100/month — that's half a month's pocket money
- Even "cheap" builders like Wix and Carrd charge ₹125–₹400/month — adding up to ₹1,500–₹4,800/year
- WordPress needs hosting (₹250–₹800/mo) + domain (₹800/year) + theme (₹3,000+) — suddenly you're spending ₹6,000+ just to start
The result? 90% of students in India don't have a portfolio website. Not because they don't need one — because every tool is priced in dollars for Western markets.
This is exactly why we built the SitesPlaced Student Plan — a one-time payment of ₹99. No subscription. No auto-renewal. No credit card on file.
Student portfolio cost comparison (2026)
| Option | Cost | Custom Domain | No Branding | Templates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SitesPlaced Student 🎓 | ₹99 one-time | ✓ | ✓ | Student-specific |
| SitesPlaced Free | ₹0 | — | — | All templates |
| GitHub Pages + Jekyll | Free (+ hours of setup) | ✓ | ✓ | Build from scratch |
| Carrd | ~₹400/mo | ✓ (paid) | ✓ (paid) | Single page only |
| Wix | ₹125/mo | ✓ (paid) | ✓ (paid) | Generic |
| WordPress + Hosting | ₹250–₹800/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Many (complex setup) |
| Squarespace | ~₹1,100/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Generic |
* Monthly costs are recurring. SitesPlaced Student is a one-time payment — no recurring charges. Prices as of April 2026.
SitesPlaced Student Plan — full breakdown
1 Month
₹99
₹99/mo
Try it out — perfect for a placement drive
6 Months
₹500
~₹83/mo
~16% off — covers one semester
12 Months
₹900
~₹75/mo
~25% off — covers an academic year
Lifetime
₹2,500
One-time
Pay once, keep forever — best ROI
Every Student plan includes:
- Student portfolio templates — designed for placement season, projects-first layout
- Custom domain — connect yourname.com for a professional look
- Branding removal — no "Made with SitesPlaced" badge
- 500 MB storage — enough for images, resume PDFs, and project assets
- Validity stacking — buy more months anytime, time adds on top
- 2-day refund policy — try risk-free, full refund within 2 days
Free plan vs Student plan — which should you pick?
Free Plan (₹0)
Good if you just want to experiment.
- ✓ 1 portfolio website
- ✓ All section blocks & themes
- ✓ yourname.sitesplaced.com URL
- ✓ Edge-cached hosting
- • SitesPlaced branding visible
- • No custom domain
Student Plan (₹99)
Professional portfolio for placement season.
- ✓ Student portfolio templates
- ✓ Custom domain (yourname.com)
- ✓ Remove SitesPlaced branding
- ✓ 500 MB storage
- ✓ One-time payment — no subscription
- ✓ 2-day refund if you change your mind
Our recommendation: Start with the Free plan to build your portfolio. When you're ready to share it with recruiters, upgrade to the Student plan for ₹99 — the custom domain alone makes it worth it.
Why one-time payment matters for students
Subscriptions are the enemy of student budgets. Even ₹199/month adds up to ₹2,388/year. For a student who only needs a portfolio for placement season (3–6 months), that's money wasted on months you don't use.
The Student plan solves this:
- ₹99 for 1 month — perfect for a specific placement drive or interview season
- ₹500 for 6 months — covers one full semester of applications
- ₹900 for 12 months — covers the entire academic year
- ₹2,500 lifetime — keep your portfolio forever, even after graduation
No auto-renewal. No credit card on file. No surprise charges. Pay exactly what you need, when you need it. If you need more time later, buy another duration — validity stacks on top of your existing plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is ₹99 really the cheapest student portfolio option?
Yes — among paid options with custom domain and branding removal. GitHub Pages is free but requires coding knowledge and hours of setup. SitesPlaced Student gives you a professional portfolio in 2 minutes for ₹99.
What happens when my Student plan expires?
Your portfolio stays intact but reverts to the free plan features — the SitesPlaced branding reappears and custom domain is paused. You can renew anytime by buying more months.
Can I upgrade from Student to Individual later?
Yes! The Student plan and Individual plan are separate. You can switch to Individual (₹199/mo) anytime if you need AI content generation, social embeds, and lead forms.
Do I need a student ID or verification?
No. The Student plan is open to everyone — no verification required. It's designed for students but anyone can use it.
What if I don't like it?
There's a 2-day refund window. Try it out — if it's not for you, email admin@sitesplaced.com within 2 days for a full refund.
Can I use the Student plan for non-student portfolios?
Yes, but the templates are optimized for student use cases (projects, skills, education, internships). For professional/business portfolios, the Individual plan with AI features is a better fit.
₹99. One payment. One portfolio. Zero stress.
Start free. Build your portfolio. When placement season hits, upgrade for ₹99 — custom domain, no branding, professional templates. No subscription ever.
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