College Nexus: College Review & Counseling Platform

Welcome to College Nexus, an open-source web app designed to help students find their ideal college based on reviews, counseling, and a JEE Main college predictor. This app was initially developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and now it's migrating to Next.js to provide more robust functionality, better performance, and easier contributions!

🌟 Features

• College Predictor - Uses ranks and domicile status to suggest eligible colleges.
• Responsive Design - Works seamlessly across devices.
• Comprehensive College Details - Information on IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other prominent engineering institutions in India.
• User-Friendly Interface - Smooth navigation and an intuitive interface.
• Contact Us Form - Allows students to reach out for personalized counseling.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Legacy), Next.js (New Migration)
• Styling: Custom CSS, Font Awesome
• Hosting: Render (Currently)
• API: Google Forms (for Contact Form submissions)

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/college-nexus.git
   cd college-nexus

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the Development Server

   npm run dev

   Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in the browser.

Build for Production

To create an optimized build for production, run:

npm run build

Then, start the server:

npm start

📑 Contribution Guidelines

We're participating in Hacktoberfest 2024, and we welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the Repository on GitHub.
2. Create a New Branch for your feature or bug fix.

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your Changes with clear messages.

   git commit -m "Add new feature: your feature name"

4. Push to your Fork and submit a Pull Request.

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

   All contributions are welcome, from fixing a small typo to creating new features or enhancing the UI/UX!

📧 Contact

For questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out or submit an issue. You can also connect with the project maintainer on LinkedIn or Instagram.