Getting Started with UniPranali

This guide will help you get started with the UniPranali University Management System.

Accessing the System

Panel URLs

Access the appropriate panel based on your role:

Role	URL	Description
Administrator	https://your-domain.com/admin	Full system management
Faculty	https://your-domain.com/faculty	Course and grading management
Student	https://your-domain.com/student	Academic information access
Parent	https://your-domain.com/parent	Child monitoring

Login Process

First-Time Setup (Administrators)

If you're setting up UniPranali for the first time, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create Academic Year

1. Go to Admin Panel → Academic Years
2. Click Create New
3. Enter:
   • Name (e.g., "2025-2026")
   • Start Date
   • End Date
   • Mark as Current if this is the active year
4. Click Create

Step 2: Set Up Departments

1. Go to Departments
2. Click Create New
3. Enter department details:
   • Name
   • Code (short identifier)
   • Head Faculty (optional)
   • Contact information
4. Click Create

Step 3: Create Programs

1. Go to Programs
2. Click Create New
3. Configure:
   • Name (e.g., "Bachelor of Computer Science")
   • Code (e.g., "BCS")
   • Department
   • Duration (years)
   • Total Credits
   • Total Semesters
4. Click Create

Step 4: Define Courses

1. Go to Courses
2. Click Create New
3. Enter:
   • Course Name
   • Course Code
   • Department
   • Credit Hours
   • Course Type (Theory/Practical/Both)
4. Click Create

Step 5: Create Batches and Sections

1. Go to Batches → Create New
2. Set:
   • Batch Name (e.g., "2025 Batch")
   • Program
   • Academic Year
   • Maximum Students
3. After creating batch, go to Sections
4. Create sections for each batch (e.g., "Section A", "Section B")

Step 6: Create Semesters

1. Go to Semesters
2. Click Create New
3. Configure:
   • Name (e.g., "Fall 2025")
   • Academic Year
   • Semester Number
   • Start/End Dates
   • Registration Period
   • Mark as Current if active

Step 7: Set Up Fee Structures

1. Go to Fee Structures
2. Click Create New
3. Define:
   • Name (e.g., "Tuition Fee - BCS")
   • Program
   • Academic Year
   • Amount
   • Fee Type (Tuition/Lab/Sports/etc.)
   • Frequency (Semester/Annual)

User Management

Creating User Accounts

1. Go to Admin Panel → Users
2. Click Create New
3. Fill in:
   • Name
   • Email
   • Password
   • User Type (Admin/Faculty/Student/Staff/Parent)
4. Assign appropriate Roles
5. Click Create

Creating Student Records

1. Go to Students
2. Click Create New
3. Complete all tabs:
   • Basic Info: User account, roll number, registration number
   • Personal: Date of birth, gender, contact details
   • Academic: Batch, section assignment
   • Parents: Link parent/guardian accounts
4. Click Create

Creating Faculty Records

1. Go to Faculty
2. Click Create New
3. Enter:
   • User account
   • Employee ID
   • Department
   • Designation
   • Qualification
   • Employment type
4. Click Create

Dashboard Overview

Each user type has a customized dashboard:

Admin Dashboard

• Quick access to all management features
• System-wide statistics
• Recent activity

Faculty Dashboard

• My Courses: Courses assigned to you
• Today's Classes: Your schedule for today
• Quick Actions: Mark attendance, enter grades

Student Dashboard

• Academic Stats: GPA, CGPA, attendance percentage
• Upcoming Exams: Your exam schedule
• Recent Results: Latest grades and results
• Fee Status: Outstanding dues

Parent Dashboard

• Children Overview: Summary of all children's status
• Attendance Trends: Attendance statistics
• Fee Status: Dues and payments for each child

Navigation

Sidebar Menu

The sidebar provides access to all features available to your role:

• Dashboard: Return to main dashboard
• Resources: Access different management areas
• Settings: System configuration (Admin only)

Common Actions

• Search: Use the search bar to find records quickly
• Filters: Narrow down lists using filter options
• Export: Export data to CSV/Excel where available
• Create: Add new records using the "Create" button

Best Practices

Data Entry

• Always verify information before saving
• Use consistent naming conventions
• Fill in all required fields marked with *

Security

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Log out when leaving the system
• Don't share your credentials
• Report suspicious activity to administrators

Regular Tasks

Role	Daily Tasks	Weekly Tasks	Monthly Tasks
Admin	Monitor system	Review reports	Backup data
Faculty	Mark attendance	Enter exam results	Submit grades
Accountant	Process payments	Generate receipts	Fee reports
Librarian	Process issues/returns	Check overdue books	Fine collection

Next Steps