International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This paper presents the development of a PIC Special Lab Registration and Attendance Portal with Discussion Forum, designed to streamline student registration, track attendance efficiently, and facilitate discussions among participants. The system provides a user-friendly interface for students and instructors, ensuring transparency and engagement. The study highlights the architecture, implementation, and advantages of the proposed system. The portal comprises three core components: the registration module, the attendance module, and the discussion forum. The methodology involves designing a web-based solution using React.js, Node.js, and MySQL, ensuring a scalable and secure environment. Testing results indicate an improvement in attendance accuracy and student engagement. The study concludes with future recommendations, including AI-based attendance verification and mobile application integration.

Key Words: Registration system, attendance management, discussion forum, student engagement.