Feedback System

Overview

The Feedback System is a robust, web-based application designed and developed to facilitate comprehensive feedback collection, student and faculty management, attendance tracking and survey analytics for educational institutions. It aims to serve as a centralized platform for improving academic performance and organizational decision-making through structured data and analysis.

Important:
This project is the intellectual property of Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai.
Use, copying, or distribution is strictly prohibited without explicit, prior written permission from the institution.

Live Demo & Video

• 🌐 Live Website: Visit Live Feedback System
• 🎥 YouTube Demo: Watch on YouTube

Note: Access to the live system may be restricted to authorized users. Contact the institution for credentials or demo access.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Architecture
• Installation
• Usage
• File Structure
• Technical Details
• License
• Contact

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Features

Multi-Role Authentication

• Secure, dedicated login portals for:
  • Administrators
  • Faculty
  • Students
  • Heads of Department (HODs)

Feedback & Survey Management

• Faculty Feedback: Collection and analytics of student evaluations for faculty.
• Student Feedback: Peer-to-peer and self-assessment tools.
• Alumni & Exit Surveys: Structured forms for passing-out students and alumni.
• Survey Analytics: Real-time and historical analysis of survey responses.

Attendance Tracking

• Real-Time Attendance: Mark and monitor attendance for classes, departments and training.
• Barcode Integration: Quick attendance marking using barcode scanning.

Comprehensive Reporting & Export

• Generate detailed reports by faculty, student, department, or section.
• Export analytics and attendance in Excel format for external analysis.
• Download survey and feedback reports in various formats.

Profile & Academic Management

• Edit and manage profiles for students and faculty.
• Track education, certifications, skills, experience and project portfolios.
• Support for recruiter views, promoting students and integrating placement functionalities.

Administration Tools

• Manage users, roles and access rights.
• Centralized dashboard for quick overviews.
• Password management and recovery modules.
• Batch and section management.

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Architecture

• Backend: PHP (primary), with legacy Hack components
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (within PHP interfaces)
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB (via .sql files)
• Package Management: Composer

Key Directories & Files

• admin/, includes/, blog/ — Modular code organization
• .sql files for initial database setup and migrations
• PHP scripts for every major function: feedback, attendance, analytics, profile and reports

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Installation

Note:
Installation and usage are restricted.
If you are an authorized developer or administrator, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/aathifpm/Feedback_system.git
   cd Feedback_system

2. Set Up the Database

   • Import db_setup.sql or relevant .sql files into your MySQL/MariaDB server.
   • Configure database credentials in your configuration file or within includes.

3. Install Dependencies

   composer install

4. Configure Web Server

   • Ensure PHP 7.4+ and Apache/Nginx are installed and configured.
   • Adjust file permissions as necessary for uploads and logging.

5. Set Branding

   • Add your college_logo.png for institutional branding.

6. Create Admin User

   • Use create_admin.php to set up the first administrator account.

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Usage Scenarios

• Administrators:
  Manage all faculty, student and departmental data. Generate detailed feedback and attendance analytics.

• Faculty Members:
  Access and analyze student feedback, monitor attendance, download performance reports.

• Students:
  Submit feedback, take surveys, update personal profiles, track personal attendance and view progress.

• HODs/Department Admins:
  Oversee departmental metrics, manage courses and review comprehensive reports.

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File Structure

Feedback_system/
admin/              # Administrative management modules
blog/               # Blog and information modules
font/               # Font assets
includes/           # Shared includes for code reuse
*.php               # Functionality scripts
*.sql               # Database schemas and seeds
composer.json       # PHP dependency manager
college_logo.png    # Branding asset
README.md           # Project documentation

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Technical Details

• Backend Language: PHP 99.7%, Hack 0.3%
• Security:
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Secure session and access control
  • Password recovery modules
• Exports: Excel/CSV export of analytics, attendance, feedback

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License

Copyright & License

The source code, design and all associated resources in this repository are the exclusive property of Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai.
All rights reserved.

• Unauthorized use or copying of any part of this software is strictly prohibited.
• The code, database schema and documentation may NOT be reproduced, distributed, or used for any commercial or non-commercial purpose without prior written consent from Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai.
• No right, title, or interest in or to the software or any associated intellectual property rights is granted except as expressly authorized by the institution.

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Contact

For permissions, questions, or collaborations, please contact:

Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai
email : [email protected] [https://panimalar.ac.in] [https://ads.panimalar.in]

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