Student Attendance System Using RFID
Samiran Chatterjee1, V. Ramesh Babu2, A. Vijayalakshmi3, B. Rama Rao4
1Samiran Chatterjee, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Paritala, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2V. Ramesh Babu, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Paritala, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3A. Vijayalakshmi, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Paritala, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4B. Rama Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Paritala, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Manuscript received on 20 March 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 12 December 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 01 February 2026 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 April 2026 | Manuscript published on 30 April 2026 | PP: 16-18 | Volume-14 Issue-5, April 2026 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.E108114050425 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.E1081.14050426
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Abstract: The use of technology in educational institutions has grown significantly, improving efficiency in attendance tracking and overall administration. This project presents a NodeMCU based RFID card-based attendance system designed to automate real-time student attendance. The system uses an RFID reader to identify student-issued RFID cards, a NodeMCU microcontroller for processing, and an I2C LCD for immediate feedback. Each student is assigned a unique RFID card, which they tap on the RFID reader to mark their presence. If the system recognises the card, it displays “Present: 1” or “Present: 2” depending on the student’s ID number. In the case of an unregistered card, the system displays “Wrong Card!” on the LCD. The proposed system ensures accuracy, reduces manual intervention, and prevents attendance manipulation, making it ideal for schools, colleges, and other educational settings. The integration of IoT technologies like NodeMCU enables real-time monitoring and potential expansion into cloud-based systems for remote management. This low-cost, efficient system has practical applications for streamlining attendance records, minimising errors, and ensuring transparency. With the scalability to accommodate more students or features, this project provides a Reliable Solution for Modern Educational Institutions.
Keywords: IoT, RFID, Attendance System, NodeMCU, Smart Attendance System.
Scope of the Article: Electrical Engineering