• Krishna Siddartha Palanki

Currently, Chatbots have become increasingly important in modern educational institutions, providing a means to enhance user experience, streamline operations, and ensure easy access to information. This project introduces AU BOT, an intelligent chatbot designed to manage inquiries related to Andhra University. Utilizing the ChatterBot library and integrated with a Flask web application, AU BOT across various university sectors, including student affairs, faculty, parents, and visitors. By automating routine queries, AU BOT significantly reduces the administrative burden on university staff and ensures that stakeholders receive accurate and timely responses. The chatbot is trained with a specialized dataset to handle frequently asked questions, guiding users to pertinent resources with ease. The web application features robust user authentication, registration, and suggestion submission functionalities, all managed via a MySQL database. This project exemplifies the transformative potential of AI and NLP in educational settings, demonstrating how chatbots can improve user engagement, streamline communication processes, and boost overall institutional productivity. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, AU BOT showcases how educational institutions can better serve their communities and enhance the overall user experience

Chatbots, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Educational Institutions, User Engagement, Automation

"Digital Assistant of an educational institution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.f221-f227, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408522.pdf

"Digital Assistant of an educational institution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppf221-f227, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408522.pdf