EduGrid - Smart Timetable Scheduler

Automated timetable generation for colleges with 99% time reduction and zero conflicts

📋 Problem Statement: SIH25028

Organization: Government of Jharkhand
Theme: Smart Education
Title: Smart Classroom & Timetable Scheduler

The Problem

• Manual timetable creation takes 3-5 days
• 10-20 conflicts per semester
• 60-70% room utilization (poor optimization)
• High administrative workload

Our Solution

EduGrid automates using priority queue AI algorithm:

• ✅ Generate in 5 minutes
• ✅ Zero conflicts guaranteed
• ✅ 85-95% utilization (+30% improvement)
• ✅ 95% workload reduction

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🌟 Key Features

1. Priority Queue Algorithm

• Priority 1: Special classes (HOD-defined)
• Priority 2: Labs (consecutive 2-3 hours)
• Priority 3: Regular lectures

2. Conflict Detection

• ✅ Student batches
• ✅ Faculty schedules
• ✅ Room allocation
• ✅ Lab equipment

3. Smart Features

• 40% threshold rule
• Pre-generation validation
• Special class management
• Professional PDF export

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🚀 Quick Start

Backend Setup

cd backend
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
python manage.py migrate
python scripts/flush_and_seed_sms.py
python manage.py runserver

Frontend Setup

npm install
npm run dev

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🎬 Demo Credentials

HOD: hod.cse@smslucknow.ac.in / HodPassword123!
Teacher: rajesh.kumar@smslucknow.ac.in / TeacherPassword123!
Admin: admin@smslucknow.ac.in / admin123

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📁 Project Structure

edugrid/
├── backend/              # Django REST API
│   ├── timetables/      # Core algorithm
│   └── scripts/         # Utilities
├── src/                 # Next.js frontend
│   ├── app/hod/        # HOD features
│   └── app/teacher/    # Teacher portal
└── docs/               # Documentation

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📚 Documentation

• User Guide - 📘 Start Here!
• API Reference
• Setup Guide
• Demo Guide

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Made for SIH 2025 ❤️