GOVT. SARVODAYA BAL VIDYALAYA(ID:1617254) PG VILLAGE , DELHI 110087 C.S. PROJECT FILE:ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Prepared By: Name: Gaurav Class&sec:12 A Roll no°:02 Board roll no°: Prepared For: DR. ANURUDH KUMAR Lecturer computer scienceCERTIFICATE Certified that the work contained in the PROJECT TITLED ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM by GAURAV has successfully completed this project the project work entitled Attendance Management System in the subject of Computer science class 12 project lead down in the regulations CBSE for the process of Project Report. Dr. Anurudh Kumar LECTURE COMPUTER SCIENCE‘ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2. INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE 4. PROPOSED SYSTEM. 4 5. ‘SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE (SDLC) 5 6. PHASES OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE 6 z FLOWCHART 8 SOURCE CODE B HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS BIBLIOGRAPHY W7 20 2ACKNOWLEDGEMENT- Apart from the efforts of me, the success of any project depends largely on the encouragement and guidelines of many others. | take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful completion of this project. | express deep sense of gratitude to almighty God for giving me strength for the successful completion of the project. l express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents for constantencouragement while carrying out this project. | gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the individuals who contributed in bringing this project up to this level, who continues to look after me despite my flaws. | express my deep sense of gratitude to DR. ANURUDH KUMAR who has been continuously motivating and extending their helping hand to us. My sincere thanks to DR. ANURUDH KUMAR, Master in-charge. A guide, Mentor all the above a friend, who critically reviewed my project and helped in solving each and every problem, occurred during implementation of the project. The guidance and support received from all the members who contributed and who are contributing to this project, was vital for the success of the project. | am grateful for their constant support and helpINTRODUCTION Attendance Management System is a crucial aspect of educational institutions and organizations, ensuring proper tracking of presence and productivity. Traditional methods like manual registers are time- consuming, error-prone, and inefficient in handling large datasets. To address these challenges, the Attendance Management System offers a digital and automated solution designed for accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use. This system replaces manual attendance recording with advanced technologies, allowing users to mark attendance via biometric devices, RFID cards, or a web-based interface. It automates data collection, minimizes errors, and provides real-time insights into attendance patterns. Administrators can monitor attendance records, generate reports, and ensure transparency and accountability. The key objectives of the system are to save time, reduce administrative workload, and eliminate inaccuracies. It enhances security by preventing fraudulent entries and ensures scalability to accommodate a growing number of users. Additionally, the system's automated reporting feature facilitates data-driven decisions for policy implementation. In summary, the Attendance Management System transforms traditional attendance tracking into a modern, error-free, and efficient process. By adopting this solution, institutions and organizations can improve productivity, streamline operations, and maintain accurate attendance records seam lessly.OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT The primary objective of this project, the Attendance Management System, is to automate the process of recording and managing attendance in an efficient, accurate, and user-friendly manner. The system is designed to address the shortcomings of traditional methods, such as manual attendance registers, which are time- consuming, prone to errors, and difficult to maintain over time. The project aims to simplify the attendance process by using a computerized system that allows for real-time attendance marking and secure data storage. By automating this process, the system reduces administrative workload and ensures that attendance records are consistently accurate. Key objectives of this project include: 1. Streamlining Attendance Recording: Allow teachers or administrators to quickly mark and update attendance records digitally. 2. Improving Data Accuracy: Minimize errors associated with manual entry. 3. Automated Report Generation: Provide detailed attendance summaries and analytics, making it easy to monitor student or employee attendance. 4, Ensuring Data Security: Store attendance data securely in a database for quick retrieval and analysis. 5. User-Friendly Interface: Design an easy-to-use system that requires minimal training for effective operation.—V PROPOSED SYSTEM The Attendance Management System aims to replace traditional attendance tracking methods with a modern, automated, and efficient digital solution. The proposed system is designed to simplify the process of recording and managing attendance, ensuring accuracy, security, and ease of use. This system will allow teachers or administrators to record attendance digitally through a user-friendly interface. All data will be securely stored in a database, ensuring easy access, retrieval, and management of attendance records. Additionally, the system will automate tasks like report generation, reducing administrative workload. The system will also include login authentication for secure access, preventing unauthorized usage. Core Functionalities of the System 1. Digital Attendance Recording: Enables users to mark attendance quickly and efficiently using a computerized interface. 2. Automated Report Generation: Provides detailed attendance summaries and analytics for monitoring and evaluation. 3. Secure Data Storage: Protects attendance data from unauthorized access and ensures safe storage in a database. 4. Intuitive Interface: Offers a simple and user-friendly design for easy operation by all stakeholders.SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE (SDLC) System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a systematic process used to design, develop, test, and deploy software or information systems. It begins with the planning phase, where the objectives, scope, and feasibility of the project are defined. This is followed by the analysis phase, during which detailed requirements are gathered and evaluated to understand the system's needs and workflows. Next is the design phase, where the system's architecture, user interface, and database structure are planned to serve as a blueprint for development. The development phase involves writing the code and building the system’s components based on the design. After development, the testing phase is conducted to identify and fix errors, ensuring the system functions as intended. Once testing is complete, the system moves to the deployment phase, where it is installed and made operational for end-users. Finally, the maintenance phase ensures the system remains functional, secure, and updated with necessary enhancements. SDLC ensures that the project is completed efficiently and meets user requirements.PHASES OF SYSTEM DEVELOPEMENT LIFE CYCLE The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) consists of structured phases to ensure the successful development and deployment of the Attendance Management System. Here are the phases: 1. Planning The planning phase identifies the project's objectives and scope. For the Attendance Management System, this phase addressed the inefficiencies of manual attendance tracking. Key stakeholders, including teachers and administrators, were consulted to outline their requirements. 2. System Analysis During this phase, system requirements were gathered, and data flow diagrams were created to map the process. The functionalities like student addition, attendance marking, and report generation were analyzed in detail. Hardware and software requirements were also identified. 3. System Design The system's blueprint was created, including the user interface (Ul) design and database schema. The UI was designed to ensure simplicity, while the database was normalized to store student and attendance data efficiently.