E-Gate Pass System: A Smart Pass Management Solution for Educational Institutions

b) What is REST API? The e-Gate Pass System is a digital platform designed to automate and streamline the student leave pass process within educational institutions. It incorporates a multi-level authorization framework that involves students, guardians, teachers, hostel rectors, and security personnel. By utilizing modern web technologies such as React Native, Node.js, and MongoDB, the system provides real-time updates and ensures secure approvals. The paper discusses the system architecture, methodology, the use of JWT for secure authentication, and Blowfish encryption for safeguarding sensitive data. Additionally, the study outlines the challenges encountered during implementation and proposes future enhancements for scalability and usability.