College Fest Participation Portal
Objective
To develop a full-stack web-based portal where students can register for college fest events, manage their participation, receive notifications, and where administrators can manage events, registrations, scheduling, and announcements.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| User Module | Student registration, login, profile management |
| Event Catalog | Browse events (cultural, sports, technical, workshops, etc.) |
| Registration System | Event-wise registration with participation type (solo/team) |
| Team Management | Create/join teams, assign leader, manage members |
| Scheduling | Event schedule with date, time, and venue |
| Notifications | Email/SMS notifications for registration, updates, and results |
| Dashboard | View registered events, team details, schedules, results |
| Admin Panel | Add/edit/delete events, approve/reject registrations, assign winners |
| Payment Gateway (optional) | Collect fees for paid events |
| Certificate Generator | Generate e-certificates for participants and winners |
| Google Maps Integration | Show venue location within campus |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, React / Vue |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / Firebase Auth / Spring Security |
| Email/SMS Service | SendGrid / Twilio / Nodemailer |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend) + AWS / Heroku / Railway (Backend & DB) |
Workflow
Registration Flow
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Student signs up / logs in.
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Browses event catalog → selects desired event.
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Registers as solo participant or creates/joins a team.
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Receives confirmation email/SMS.
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Dashboard updates with registered events & schedule.
Admin Flow
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Admin login → dashboard.
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Add/edit/delete events with details (title, type, rules, fees, venue, schedule).
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Manage registrations (approve/reject).
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Update event results & publish winners.
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Send announcements & reminders.
Event Day Flow
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Students check event details & venue on the portal (Google Maps for location).
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After completion, winners are updated.
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Certificates auto-generated and sent via email.
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Student | Register for events, join/create teams, view schedules, receive notifications |
| Admin | Manage events, participants, schedule, results, and certificates |
| Coordinator | Assist admin in managing specific events and approving participants |
Security Features
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JWT or session-based authentication
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Role-based access (admin/student/coordinator)
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Encrypted passwords using BCrypt
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Input validation for XSS/SQL Injection protection
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CAPTCHA on signup/login
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Secure file upload for ID cards or student proofs
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Registrations | Number of participants registered across all events |
| Event-wise Participation | Breakdown of registrations per event |
| Team vs Solo Ratio | Participation type statistics |
| Attendance Tracking | Check-in/out logs for participants |
| Winners Report | List of winners per event with ranking |
| Revenue (if paid) | Total revenue from event registrations |
What You Get
✅ Student and Admin login system
✅ Event catalog with filters (type: cultural, sports, technical, etc.)
✅ Event registration (solo/team) with notifications
✅ Admin panel to manage events, participants, winners
✅ Scheduling & Google Maps venue integration
✅ Auto certificate generation for participants & winners
✅ REST APIs for integration with mobile apps
Why Choose This Project?
This project mirrors real-world event management systems, widely used in colleges, fests, and corporate competitions. It covers registration systems, scheduling, notifications, and analytics, providing hands-on experience in full-stack development, REST APIs, authentication, and data visualization. Perfect for academic, hackathon, or freelance projects.