Hostel Management System

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Hostel Management System is a web-based application designed to streamline the hostel management process for students and staff at Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha, Maharashtra, India. This system aims to significantly reduce the effort and time required for both students and hostel administration by automating and digitizing various aspects of hostel management, including room allocation, fee payment, maintenance requests, and other related tasks.

Features

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for both students and hostel administrators.
• Room Allocation Management: Efficiently manages room allocation and tracking for all hostel residents.
• Fee Management: Streamlines the fee payment process, tracking payments and generating receipts.
• Maintenance Requests: Allows students to submit maintenance requests online and track their status.
• Real-Time Updates: Provides real-time updates on room availability, fee payment status, and maintenance requests.
• Secure Database: Uses MySQL for secure and efficient data management.
• Notifications: Automated email notifications for room allocations, payment reminders, and maintenance updates.
• Role-Based Access: Different access levels for students, hostel staff, and administrators.
• Visitor Management: Tracks and manages visitor entries and exits for security purposes.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generates reports and provides analytics for better decision-making and management.

Technologies Used

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Atharvawarade/hms_main.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd hms
   

3. Set Up the Database:

   • Import the hms.sql file into your MySQL server.
   • Update the database configuration in connection.php with your MySQL credentials.

4. Run the Application:

   • Set up a local server using XAMPP or WAMP.
   • Place the project folder in the server's root directory (htdocs for XAMPP).
   • Start the server and navigate to https://localhost/ocs.

Snapshots of the Application:

Home Page/ Landing Page	Select User Page

1. Student:

   Student Login Page	Register Page
   Student Dashboard	Student Profile
   Apply for Leave	Apply for Quit Hostel
   View Attendance	Attendance file

2. Warden:

   Warden Login Page	Warden Dashboard
   Room Status	Hostelers List
   Student Profile	Upload Attendance

   3. Accountant:

   Accountant Login Page	Accountant Dashboard
   Hostelers

Acknowledgements

• Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha
• All contributors and developers