Exam Scheduler with Seat Allotment
Objective
To develop an automated exam scheduling system that efficiently schedules exams, allocates seats, manages conflicts, and provides real-time notifications to students and staff.
Key Features
Student Panel:
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Secure registration and login
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View scheduled exams and timings
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Check seat allotment and exam center location
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Receive notifications/reminders about upcoming exams
Teacher/Exam Coordinator Panel:
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Create and manage exam schedules
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Define exam details: course, date, time, duration
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Monitor seat allocation and resolve conflicts
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Generate hall-wise or student-wise seating charts
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Send notifications to students about schedules
Admin Panel:
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Manage users (students, teachers, coordinators)
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Approve or modify exam schedules
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Allocate classrooms and seating capacity
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Handle rescheduling and conflict resolution
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Generate analytical reports: seat occupancy, exam overlaps, attendance
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js / Angular / Vue.js / HTML5 + CSS3 |
| Backend | Node.js + Express / Django / Spring Boot |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 |
| Notifications | Nodemailer (Email) / Twilio (SMS) |
| Hosting | AWS / GCP / Heroku / Vercel |
Workflow (Step-by-Step)
1. User Registration & Login
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Students and teachers log in securely
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Role-based access: student, coordinator, admin
2. Exam Scheduling
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Coordinator inputs exam details: subject, course, date, time, duration
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System checks for conflicts: overlapping exams, teacher availability, room availability
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Assigns preliminary schedule
3. Seat Allotment
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Assign students to seats based on hall capacity, course, and student group
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Generate seat numbers and seating maps
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Resolve conflicts automatically (e.g., multiple students for same seat)
4. Notifications
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Notify students via email/SMS about exam schedule and seat allotment
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Updates sent for any rescheduling or changes
5. Monitoring & Analytics
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Track seat occupancy and attendance
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Generate reports for coordinators and admin: exam-wise, hall-wise, student-wise
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Detect and manage anomalies in seating or scheduling
6. Optional Advanced Features
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Integration with student ID cards or QR codes for attendance verification
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AI-based conflict resolution and optimal seating arrangement
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Mobile app integration for real-time alerts and updates
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Printable seating charts and reports