College-Discovery-Platform

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+# Open Source Hackathon 2026 Project Submission
+
+## Participant Details
+
+**Full Name:**  
+Pranjal Dey
+
+**GitHub Username:**  
+Pjdey28
+
+**Team Name:**  
+GhostRiders
+
+**College/University:**  
+NIT Rourkela
+
+---
+
+## Project Details
+
+**Project Title:**  
+College Discovery Platform
+
+**Project Description:**  
+The College Discovery Platform is a full-stack web application designed to help students discover, filter, and compare educational institutes. Whether you are preparing for various competitive exams, this platform allows you to find colleges that fit your specific criteria, view detailed insights (such as fees, placement statistics, and user ratings), and make informed decisions about your future education.
+
+**Tech Stack Used:**  
+* Frontend Framework: Next.js (App Router)
+* UI Library: React
+* Styling: Tailwind CSS
+* State Management: Zustand (used for managing the comparison list via useCompareStore)
+* Backend Runtime/Framework: Node.js
+* ORM: Prisma
+* Database: PostgreSQL or MySQL (Configured via Prisma)
+* Data Mocking: @faker-js/faker (For generating realistic seed data)
+
+**GitHub Repository Link:**  
+https://github.com/Pjdey28/college-discovery-platform
+
+**Live Demo Link:**  
+https://college-discovery-platform-two-beryl.vercel.app/
+
+**Presentation / Demo Video Link:**  
+https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZilILSR3sSRNpca7o-0iWpu6sXsKWAmD/view?usp=sharing
+
+---
+
+## Open Source Readiness
+
+- [X] My project is public on GitHub
+- [X] My repository has a proper README.md
+- [X] I have added setup/installation instructions
+- [X] I have added screenshots/demo where possible
+- [X] I have added a license file
+- [X] My project is original and built/updated during the hackathon period
+
+---
+
+## Memori Labs Sponsor Task
+
+Please complete these before submitting:
+
+- [X] I have starred the Memori Labs GitHub repository  
+  https://github.com/MemoriLabs/Memori
+
+- [X] I have followed Memori Labs on LinkedIn  
+  https://www.linkedin.com/company/memorilabs/
+
+- [X] I have followed Memori Labs on X  
+  https://x.com/memorilab
+
+- [X] I have checked Memori Labs social links  
+  https://linktr.ee/memorilabs
+
+---
+
+## ID Card Verification
+
+- [X] I have generated my ID card from https://oshack.xyz
+- [X] If my ID was not verified, I completed the mandatory verification/giveaway form and tried again
+
+---