No Cash. No Queues. 100% Online.
The Chetana's College Revolution.
For years, admission season at Chetana's College, Mumbai meant one thing: Chaos. Long lines of anxious parents snaking around the building, exhausted staff counting cash until late evening, and the constant risk of manual errors.
Today, you can walk into the campus during peak admission season, and it's silent. No queues. No cash counters. Just students attending classes.
How did they achieve the "impossible" goal of 100% online fee collection?
The "Rip the Band-Aid" Approach
Many colleges try a hybrid model—fees online AND offline. This never works because people resist change. Chetana's College took a bold step: they shut down the cash counters completely.
"We collect 100% money online only. It was a tough decision initially, but with OnCampusERP, the transition was seamless. Parents actually thanked us later for saving their time."
The New Reality: Software is Fluid
One of the biggest fears colleges have is getting "locked in" to a software. "What if the migration takes months? What if we lose data?"
The game has changed. AI has revolutionized implementation.
- Instant Migration: Colleges can now switch software as easily as changing a SIM card. Our AI tools mapped Chetana's legacy data to the new system in hours, not weeks.
- No Training Required: The interface is so intuitive that staff didn't need a 50-page manual. They started using it on Day 1.
- Freedom to Choose: Because switching is now easy, software providers (like us) have to work harder to keep you happy. You aren't stuck anymore.
The Workflow That Worked
- Step 1: Student Login: Student logs in with their mobile number.
- Step 2: Digital Form: Auto-filled form (thanks to previous year's data).
- Step 3: Document Upload: AI verifies the documents instantly.
- Step 4: Payment: Integrated Razorpay gateway accepts UPI, Credit Card, and Netbanking.
- Step 5: Receipt: Instant digital receipt generated. Role number assigned automatically.
Conclusion
Chetana's College has set a benchmark for Mumbai University. They proved that with the right will and the right technology, administrative burden can be reduced to near zero.
The lesson for other colleges? Stop fearing the switch. The era of "9-month ERP implementation" is dead. The future is instant, AI-driven, and 100% digital.