Inspiration
Managing seating arrangements during exams is usually stressful and error-prone for faculty and students. We wanted to create a simple, intelligent, and automated system to reduce manual effort and ensure fairness.
What it does
SmartExam automatically generates exam seating plans based on subjects, rooms, and student counts. It reduces human errors, saves time, and ensures transparency in seating allocation.
How we built it
Planning: Collected real-world data about seating issues from students and faculty. Design: Created a user-friendly interface with a light blue theme for simplicity. Implementation: Developed a Java-based desktop app with database integration (MySQL). Testing: Simulated real exam scenarios to verify accurate seat allocation.
Challenges we ran into
Designing a flexible system that adapts to different room sizes and subject combinations. Handling conflicts when students take multiple subjects. Ensuring smooth database integration for quick retrieval and updates.
Accomplishments
Built a working prototype within limited time. Automated a process that usually takes hours into just a few clicks. Created a scalable model that can be adapted for schools and universities.
What we learned
Better project planning and database structuring. Importance of user experience in education technology. Collaboration and version control using GitHub.
What’s next
Add AI-based seat allocation for optimal fairness. Enable cloud storage for remote access. Expand into a web/mobile app for broader adoption.
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