Which GST practice option teaches you the whole portal?
Most GST training stops at GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, or only shows you screens. Here is what you can actually do yourself on IndIaTaxSim, compared with the other ways students learn the GST portal.
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✓ yes~ partly or depends on the provider✕ no
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| What you can do | IndIaTaxSim | Official GST tutorials & manuals | Typical GST simulator | Video or classroom course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File returns yourself on portal-style screens | ✓Every screen, step by step | ~Watch or read how it works | ✓Yes | ✕You watch the trainer |
| Returns you can practise | ✓16+: GSTR-1, 1A, 2A, 2B, IMS, 3B, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9C, 10, 11, CMP-08, ITC-04 | ~Explained, not practised | ~Usually GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B | ~Explained in class |
| Seller → buyer ITC chain across your own GSTINs | ✓GSTR-1 → buyer 2A/2B → IMS → 3B | ✕No | ~Rare | ✕No |
| Tax payment: bank → challan → cash ledger | ✓PMT-06, net banking, ledgers update | ✕No | ~Sometimes a challan form | ✕No |
| PDF of every form you complete | ✓REG-06, invoices, e-Way Bill, challan, returns | ~Sample screenshots | ~Varies | ~Notes / slides |
| Notices, demands and appeals | ✓ASMT-10/11/12, DRC-01A, DRC-01, DRC-07, APL-01 | ~Manuals only | ~Rare | ~Theory |
| Delete a filed return and file it again | ✓Unlimited | ✕Not possible | ~Varies | ✕— |
| Guided course | ✓Two: 30-module Walkthrough + GST Practice Lab | ~Short videos | ~Usually none | ✓One course |
| Course in Indian languages | ✓English, हिन्दी, தமிழ், മലയാളം, ಕನ್ನಡ, తెలుగు | ~Varies | ~Varies | ~Varies |
| Exam and verifiable certificate | ✓50 MCQs, QR-verifiable certificate | ✕No | ~Varies | ~Usually a certificate |
| Self-paced, any time | ✓Yes, credits never expire | ✓Yes | ~Varies | ~Often fixed batches |
| Price | ✓₹500 one-time (50% off ₹1,000) | ✓Free | ~Varies | ~Often several thousand ₹ |
The other columns describe common types of GST training, not any one company. Providers differ, so check what a course or simulator includes before you pay. IndIaTaxSim details are as of October 2026.
A PDF for every form you complete
Finish a form and download it, the way the portal gives you a copy. Keep them as a record of what you practised.
- FORM GST REG-06
Registration certificate for your practice GSTIN
- FORM TAX INVOICE
B2B / B2C invoice, credit and debit notes
- FORM e-INVOICE
IRN, acknowledgement and signed QR code
- FORM EWB-01
e-Way Bill and consolidated e-Way Bill
- FORM PMT-06
Challan and payment receipt
- FORM GSTR-1
Outward supplies summary
- FORM GSTR-2B
ITC statement
- FORM GSTR-3B
Monthly return with tax paid
- FORM GSTR-9 / 9C
Annual return and reconciliation
- FORM CMP-08 / GSTR-4
Composition statement and annual return
- FORM GSTR-7A
TDS certificate
- FORM APL-01
Appeal with pre-deposit
Two courses, one plan
GST Portal Walkthrough
30 modules that follow the portal screen by screen, from registration to GSTR-9 and multi-State registration. Each module has a video; Modules 1, 2 and 10 are free to watch.
See the 30 modulesGST Practice Lab
One family's businesses over a full year, told in 13 chapters. Each scene fills the forms with fresh practice data, and you do the filing, payment and replies yourself. Chapter 1 is free.
Read the story chaptersBoth courses are in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu, and both are unlocked by the Standard plan: ₹500 one-time, 150 credits that never expire. Pricing details
Questions
Which is the best GST simulator in India?
Pick the one that lets you practise the forms you will meet at work. IndIaTaxSim covers 16+ return types, tax payment through challan and ledgers, notices and appeals, and gives a PDF of each form, with two guided courses in 6 languages. Try it free before you pay.
How is IndIaTaxSim different from the official GST tutorials?
The official GST tutorials and user manuals are free and accurate, and worth reading. They show how screens work. IndIaTaxSim lets you do the work yourself: register, invoice, file, pay, see the ledgers change, get a notice, and delete and re-file as often as you need.
Can I download the GST registration certificate (REG-06) and return PDFs?
Yes. After you register a practice GSTIN you can download its REG-06 certificate. Invoices, e-Way Bills, challans, payment receipts and returns such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 also have PDF downloads. They are practice documents for training only.
Is IndIaTaxSim the real GST portal?
No. It is a training simulator. Nothing is sent to GSTN or the government, and practice PAN and GSTIN formats are used, so you can make mistakes safely.
What does it cost?
Signup is free with 1 credit, enough to register one practice GSTIN. The Standard plan is ₹500 one-time (list price ₹1,000) for 150 credits that never expire, and unlocks both courses. The exam is ₹100 per attempt.
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