International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The Hostel Administration and Student Accommodation Management Portal is a web-based system designed to streamline hostel operations and improve the student accommodation experience. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), this platform offers an efficient, secure, and user-friendly solution for managing hostel facilities, student allocations, and administrative tasks. Traditional hostel management systems often rely on manual processes, leading to inefficiencies, data mismanagement, and communication gaps. This portal digitizes key aspects of hostel administration, including student registration, room allocation, fee management, complaint tracking, and security monitoring. Through an interactive dashboard, hostel administrators can easily manage room availability, track student check-ins and check-outs, and handle maintenance requests. Students can register online, apply for accommodation, make payments, and raise concerns seamlessly through the system. A key feature of this platform is its automation and real-time data management, allowing for instant updates on room occupancy, fee transactions, and complaint resolution. The integration of online payment gateways ensures a hassle-free and transparent fee management system. Additionally, built-in notifications and alerts keep students informed about important announcements, payment deadlines, and maintenance schedules.

The use of the MERN stack enables a highly scalable and responsive system, ensuring a smooth user experience. MongoDB serves as a robust database for managing student and hostel records, while Express.js and Node.js handle backend processing efficiently. React.js provides an intuitive frontend, making navigation seamless for both students and administrators.

Keywords-Hostel Management, MREN Stack, Student Accommodation, Online Room Allocation, Fee Management, Attendance Tracking, Complaint Handling, Visitor Management, Mess Subscription.