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In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, the Real-Time Classroom Monitoring and Attendance System serves as an innovative solution to streamline attendance management and enhance classroom monitoring. This multifaceted system integrates QR code technology, Bluetooth communication, and Python-based processing to provide an efficient and automated approach to attendance marking, record-keeping, and communication. The system leverages a smartphone application equipped with a QR code reader, empowering teachers to effortlessly capture student attendance by scanning unique QR codes. The QR code data is transmitted via Bluetooth to an ATmega328 microcontroller embedded in the classroom. The microcontroller processes the information and communicates student names to a central processing unit, a PC, running a Python script. On the PC, the Python script manages attendance records, capturing periodic images of the classroom for additional monitoring. The attendance data is compiled into a secure and privacy-compliant CSV file, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations. The system incorporates robust error handling, user-friendly interfaces for both the smartphone app and PC, and scalable architecture to accommodate varying class sizes. At the end of each day, the system consolidates attendance data and classroom images. Leveraging a Python library, the system sends these updates to the Head of Department via WhatsApp, providing administrators with real-time insights into classroom activities. The integration of secure communication protocols and encryption safeguards student information, while thorough testing ensures reliability under different scenarios. Secure communication protocols and encryption protect student information, while thorough testing ensures reliability in various situations.