README.md

CET College Finder

Unlock Your Future: Find the Perfect College with CET College Finder

CET College Finder is a comprehensive platform designed for students navigating the complex admissions process in Maharashtra after the CET exam. It helps users identify the best colleges based on scores, reservation status, branch preferences, and more.

Features

• Multiple Themes: Switch between dark and light modes.
• Advanced Filters: Sort colleges by cutoff scores, location, type, and branch.
• User Dashboard: Manage accounts and view personalized details.
• Notifications: Stay updated with admission-related news.
• Downloadable PDFs: Save and share your custom lists.
• Admin Panel: Manage college data and cutoffs.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Spring Boot, JPA, Lombok, JDBC Driver for MySQL
• Frontend: React.js
• Database: MySQL
• Hosting: Render.com

Prerequisites

• JDK 17
• Maven
• MySQL Server

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/shub15/cet-college-finder-with-java.git
   cd cet-college-finder-with-java

2. Run the project:

   mvn spring-boot:run -Dspring-boot.run.profiles=prod