CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 NATURE OF ADMISSION PROCESS
Online Admission System is a web portal of admission for computerization
of all pre and post admission activities of an Institution. The portal
supports various modern technologies such as – Online Payment Gateway,
auto SMS, and auto Email for student admission application and
confirmation of admission.
It is a fully integrated multi-user system with full protection against
unauthorized access. It provides secured, accurate, & timely information to
users at all levels for better decision making.
2.1.1 Step by Step Process for Online Admission System
On entering specified URL, it opens the screen with 'Instructions to
Applicant' & 'Notes'. Indeed, read the instruction/notes carefully wherever
specified on online admission form.
Applicant can download 'Application Form Format' by click on 'Click here to
Download' to know the required information
There are various tabs such as programs offered - displays programs
offered by the institute, Admission Information - displays the admission
information details, Contact Us - displays the contact details.
Step 1: Initial Admission Process
Student online admission starts with tab 'Apply Now'. Student collects all
required information and document, check all the check boxes, and
proceed for next step. Read the notes given on next screen. Enter the
details in the respective fields and confirm the details. On confirmation, it
generates applicant number. The credentials will be sent on registered
email address.
Step 2: Intermediate Admission Process
Applicant logins to complete intermediate level process. The details such
as Personal & Bank Details, Address Details, and educational Details will be
entered through respective tabs. Upload Photo and Signature. Next,
payment details whichever applicable i.e. online; Offline or Cash payment
will be entered. Application form can also be printed through this form.
Step 3: Administrator Panel
Authorized person access the form to receive the student details and to
add the student in student list.
Step 4: Online Portal Report
Administrator can generate the online admission reports such as - Online
Portal Applied Student List, Online Portal Application Status.
2.2 NEED FOR (COMPUTERIZATION) AN ONLINE SYSTEM
Every year, students in thousands stand in queues for collecting admission
/ application forms and then again for submitting the admission /
application forms. This leads to problems in - managing the applications,
handle queries, & distribution of forms, collection of forms and then
short-listing the candidates resulting in annoyed parents and students
alike. In addition to this, the admission process is not transparent, leading
to possibility for widespread malpractice.
The goal of 'Online Admission System' is to computerize the admission
management system structure, its related operation, and functionality to
rectify these weaknesses. Also, the purpose is to provide support to the
administration and admission seeking candidates by providing a faster,
transparent, and easy way of maintaining records and utilize them for
reference and further proceedings.
Admission process in colleges and school has become a very painful and
tedious process. With the number of students increasing year and year, it
has become essential for institutes to invest in a system that automates
and streamlines the student admission system. By investing in a system
like online admission system, college/school can be succeeded in various
areas.
• Man Power Saving - Institutes don't need to allot additional
manpower to manage heavy crowd.
• No longer require printing & storing forms.
• No longer require to collect forms of all the candidates and file them.
• Rapid & Flexible
• Real-time reports & graphs for analysis