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-# iiitd_mentorship
 
-A new Flutter project.
+# IIIT-D Alumni Mentorship Platform
 
-## Getting Started
 
-This project is a starting point for a Flutter application.
+## 🌟 Introduction
 
-A few resources to get you started if this is your first Flutter project:
+Welcome to the GitHub repository of the **IIIT-D Alumni Mentorship Platform**! This project is a cutting-edge solution designed to bridge the gap between the alumni and current students of Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-D). Our platform facilitates seamless interactions, allowing students to leverage the rich experience and knowledge of IIIT-D's accomplished alumni network.
 
-- [Lab: Write your first Flutter app](https://docs.flutter.dev/get-started/codelab)
-- [Cookbook: Useful Flutter samples](https://docs.flutter.dev/cookbook)
 
-For help getting started with Flutter development, view the
-[online documentation](https://docs.flutter.dev/), which offers tutorials,
-samples, guidance on mobile development, and a full API reference.
+**Key Highlights:**
+- 🌉 **Bridging the Gap**: A unique platform designed to connect IIIT-D alumni with current students.
+- 📈 **Knowledge Sharing**: Facilitates the transfer of valuable insights and experiences from alumni to students.
+- 🌱 **Growth & Development**: Aims to aid students in their academic, professional, and personal growth through mentorship.
+
+
+---
+
+
+## 🎯 Project Scope
+
+The IIIT-D Alumni Mentorship Portal is more than just a networking tool; it's a comprehensive system aimed at fostering mentorship, guidance, and collaborative learning.
+
+**Scope Details:**
+- 🤝 **Mentorship and Guidance**: Providing students with access to alumni who have navigated similar paths, offering them guidance and mentorship.
+- 🎓 **Career and Academic Support**: Assisting students in making informed decisions about their careers and academics through alumni experiences.
+- 🔍 **Enhanced Accessibility**: Making it easier for students to find and connect with the right mentors tailored to their specific needs and interests.
+
+
+## 🚀 Key Features
+
+### For Students (Mentees)
+- 📚 **Browse Mentor Profiles**: Get to know the professional backgrounds and areas of expertise of our alumni.
+- 💬 **Initiate Chats**: Reach out to mentors directly for personalized advice.
+- 📅 **Schedule Meetings**: Set up meetings at your convenience based on mentors' availability.
+- 🔔 **Receive Notifications**: Stay updated about your scheduled or rescheduled meetings.
+
+### For Alumni (Mentors)
+- 🌟 **Showcase Your Journey**: Share your professional journey and areas of expertise.
+- 🕒 **Set Availability**: Inform students about your available hours for mentorship.
+- 🗨️ **Engage in Chats**: Directly interact with and guide students.
+- 📝 **Manage Meetings**: Accept, reschedule, or cancel mentoring sessions.
+
+### For Admins
+- 🔄 **User Management**: Handle user profiles effectively.
+- 🛡️ **Dispute Resolution**: Act as moderators in cases of disputes or issues.
+
+
+## 🛠️ Technology Stack
+
+- **Flutter & BLoC**: For a cross-platform mobile application.
+- **React**: For a sophisticated web-based admin dashboard.
+- **Firebase**: Utilized for backend services including authentication, real-time database, cloud storage, Firestore, and cloud messaging.
+
+
+
+## 📈 Functional & Non-Functional Highlights
+
+- **User-Friendly Interface**: Designed for ease of use while ensuring aesthetic appeal.
+- **Performance Optimized**: Fast, reliable, and scalable, catering to a large user base.
+- **Real-Time Interaction**: Near-zero latency in chat communications.
+- **Security & Privacy**: State-of-the-art encryption and data protection practices.
+
+
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+Interested in contributing to the IIIT-D Alumni Mentorship Platform? We welcome innovative ideas and contributions to enhance the platform's capabilities and reach. Join us in this exciting journey to revolutionize mentorship at IIIT-D!
+
+
+
+## 📞 Contact
+
+- **Organization**: IIIT-D Alumni Coordination, Student Council, Counselling Department
+- **Contact Names**: Ms Pallavi Kaushik (Alumni Coordinator), Head of Counselling
+
+🌐 Visit us at [IIIT-D Alumni Mentorship Platform](#) for more information. Let's connect, learn, and grow together!
+
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+Made with ❤️ by Aryaman Raina, Antonio Pedro, Ashwin R Nair & Rahul Agrawal
+