Comprehensive School Management Software Development

Job ID: 40137455

Budget: ₹37,500 – ₹75,000 INR

Project Title
End-to-End School Management Software (Web + Mobile Apps with API Architecture) - Preferred ready to use solution.
Project Description
We are looking to develop a comprehensive, scalable School Management Software with a separate API layer, web application, and mobile applications for both iOS and Android. The system must be highly configurable to support multiple schools with different structures, workflows, and data requirements.
The platform should have a modern, interactive UI/UX, role-based access control, and support for multiple communication and operational modules typically required by schools.

High-Level Architecture
• Backend: Centralized API-based architecture (REST/GraphQL preferred)
• Frontend:
o Web Application (Admin, Teachers, Parents, Students)
o Mobile Applications (iOS & Android)
• Multi-Tenant System: One platform supporting multiple schools
• Highly Configurable: School-specific settings, custom fields, permissions

User Hierarchy & Roles
1. Super Admin (Platform Level)
The Super Admin will manage the entire system and multiple schools.
Responsibilities:
• Register, edit, deactivate, or delete schools
• Create and manage School Admin users
• School-level settings and configurations
• Create and manage master roles
• Configure master data (common across schools)
• Enable/disable modules per school

2. School Admin
School Admin controls everything within their own school.
Responsibilities:
• School-level configuration and settings
• Create, edit, deactivate, or delete users
• Create school-specific roles
• Assign roles to users
• Define permissions for roles (module-wise and feature-wise)
• Manage all school operations

3. Custom User Roles (Examples)
• School Director
• Principal
• Teachers
• Parents
• Students
Roles must be fully customizable per school with configurable permissions.

Core Modules
1. Resource Management (Teachers & Students)
• Manage teachers and students
• Bulk upload and bulk update
• Custom fields configurable per school
• Field-level permissions (who can view/edit specific fields)
• Advanced search and filtering on multiple fields

2. Fees Management
• Online fee payment for parents
• Offline/office fee collection by school staff
• Fee collection dashboard for School Admin
• Fee dues and pending amount tracking
• Automated notifications for fee due
• Late fee fine imposition
• Late fine waiver option for Principal

3. Communication Module
Multi-channel communication support:
• SMS
• Email
• WhatsApp messages
• Push notifications
• IVR calls
Configurable templates and audience targeting (class-wise, role-wise, individual).

4. Timetable & Substitution Management
• Flexible timetable creation for each class
• Easy assignment of subjects and teachers to periods
• Quick substitution management
• Immediate notifications to substitute teachers
• Real-time updates in case of teacher unavailability

5. Attendance Management
• Manual attendance for teachers and students
• Attendance calendar view for parents
• Highlight absenteeism trends
• Automated absence notifications to parents and class teachers
• Integration capability with biometric devices (students and staff)

6. Exam Management
• Create and manage exams
• Question creation and assignment
• Online exam with time limits
• Automatic evaluation of answers
• Exam scheduling and result generation

7. Report Card Management
• Draft report cards
• Review and approval workflow
• Publish report cards for parents and students
• Downloadable/printable formats

8. Grievance Management
• Parents can raise grievances or service requests
• Automatic assignment to relevant school staff
• Status tracking and response updates
• Notification to parents on updates

Key Requirements
• Clean, modern, and interactive UI/UX
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Role-based and permission-based access control
• Configurable and scalable architecture
• API-first development
• Well-documented code and APIs
• Ready for future integrations and enhancements

Deliverables
• Backend API
• Web application
• iOS mobile app
• Android mobile app
• Deployment-ready solution
• Documentation (technical + user)

Preferred Skills
• Full-stack development
• API design and security
• Web and mobile app development
• Experience with SaaS or multi-tenant systems
• Experience building ERP or school/education platforms (preferred)