Smart Timetable Generator

Abstract

This research deals with the implementation of computer program, which employs intelligent algorithm in the quest for an optimal class Timetable Generator. The program is written in ASP.NET and incorporates a strategy for removing different types of clashes through our own designed algorithm. Different constraints are taken care of like Namaz break, automatic slotting of lab like 3 - hours and resource utilization. Presently, there is no system that considers these types of constraints. The Smart timetable generator will be used in department of Engineering and Computer Science in Bahria University Karachi Campus and in future it can be used by other universities and faculty administrators and proposes solutions to be considered by the administration, departments and students. Time table of a university is the backbone for organizing classes. Universities like Bahria University have a huge student crowd and hence, lots of teachers are there in each department. Creating a timetable with no clash of subjects and teachers is really a tough job while doing manually. If intelligent software is built that generates a timetable automatically without clashes, it will be easier for the faculty and for the students to achieve their goals. Keywords: Backtracking.