Pratyush Sansare, Mustafa Marjani, Ayush Naik, Piyush Parate, Vedant Palekar, Prof. Varda Gotmare
Abstract
The need for better food service systems in schools and colleges has shown that traditional canteen a not working well.These old ways use manual ordering and cash transactions, which can lead to long lines, mistakes, and poor service management. This paper introduces
a Smart College Canteen App that automates and improves the food order process using a mobile and web-based system. The app has features like real-time order tracking, queue estimation, and digital payment options to make the food service better and more efficient. The system has a React Native app for students, a web app for staff, andNode.js backend witha PostgreSQL database. It lets students order ahead, track their place in the queue, and get updates. Staff can manage orders through a central system. Tests show that this system is more efficient, saves time, and works better than traditional ways. The app offers a scalable and practical solution to update campus food services.
Keywords
Canteen Management, Mobile Application, Queue Optimization, Digital Payments, .
Conclusion
This paper introduces a Smart College Canteen App that modernizes traditional food service systems using mobile and web technologies.
The system shows strong potential for real-world use in schools and colleges. Its scalable and flexible structure makes it adaptable to different environments. Future work could include:
AI-based forecasting for better inventory management
Connecting with campus ERP systems
Supporting multiple canteens
Adding advanced analytics and reporting features
Offering personalized recommendations based on user preferencesThe proposed solution demonstrates strong potential for real-world implementation in educational institutions. Its scalable architecture and modular design make it adaptable to different environments.
References
[1]M. Dalal and Z. Barmare, “Android Based Canteen Management System,” 2021.
[2]S. Joshi et al., “Smart Canteen Management System,” 2022. [3] P. Auti et al., “A Review on Smart Canteen Management System,” 2023.
How to Cite This Paper
Pratyush Sansare, Mustafa Marjani, Ayush Naik, Piyush Parate, Vedant Palekar, Prof. Varda Gotmare (2026). Smart College Canteen App. International Journal of Computer Techniques, 13(3). ISSN: 2394-2231.
