Academic Management System (Django + PostgreSQL Backend)

A modular academic management platform built with Django and PostgreSQL.

Overview

This project demonstrates structured backend architecture using a multi-app Django setup. It manages students, teachers, courses, subjects, enrollments, materials, and parent relationships.

Core Modules

• Accounts (Custom User Model)
• Students Management
• Teachers Management
• Subjects & Courses
• Enrollment System
• Academic Materials Handling
• Parent Associations

Technical Highlights

• Custom User Model
• PostgreSQL Database Integration
• Modular Django App Architecture
• ForeignKey & ManyToMany Relationships
• Role-Based Access Logic
• Server-Side Rendering (Django Templates)
• Media Handling Configuration

Tech Stack

• Python
• Django
• PostgreSQL
• Django ORM
• HTML Templates

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository
2. Create virtual environment
3. Install dependencies
4. Configure .env
5. Run migrations
6. Start development server

Note

Media files and environment variables are excluded from version control.

🏗️ Architecture

The system follows a modular Django multi-app architecture:

• Each domain (students, teachers, courses, enrollments, materials) is isolated into dedicated apps.
• Custom User model implemented for role-based authentication.
• PostgreSQL used for relational integrity and scalability.
• Media handling configured separately for production readiness.

⚙️ Local Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Create virtual environment: python -m venv myenv
3. Activate environment: myenv\Scripts\activate
4. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
5. Configure .env file
6. Run migrations: python manage.py migrate
7. Start server: python manage.py runserver

📸 Application Preview

🔐 Authentication

Login	Signup

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🎓 Student Dashboard

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📂 Materials Access

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👨‍🏫 Teacher Dashboard

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⬆️ Teacher Upload System

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📋 Enrolled Students