1-Click Daily Attendance & Instant WhatsApp Absent Alerts Guide
Mark batch roll call in under 10 seconds and automatically trigger WhatsApp messages and Web Push notifications to parents.
How does 1-click attendance alert parents on WhatsApp?
On /attendance, pick the Batch and Date. Click [Mark All Present] to check everyone in 1 tap, then toggle any absent students to 'Absent'. Hit [Submit Attendance] — TutionMat instantly sends an official WhatsApp message and browser Web Push notification to the parents of absent students.
- Cuts morning roll call time from 15 minutes to under 10 seconds per batch.
- Automatic WhatsApp absent alert ensures parents are notified immediately, preventing bunking.
- Web Push notification delivers alerts even if the parent's phone screen is locked.
- Download monthly attendance registers in Excel format for legal and PTM records.
Daily Attendance Step-by-Step Routine
Here is the fastest 5-step routine for teachers and staff:
Select Target Batch & Date
Dropdown: Select Batch & DateOpen /attendance. Choose the batch (e.g. Class 10 Math Morning) and confirm date (defaults to today).
1-Click Mark All Present
Button: Mark All PresentClick the green [Mark All Present] button. All student cards turn green in 1 second.
Toggle Absentees
Toggle: Absent / LateTap the red 'A' icon on students who are not in class. Their status turns red.
Submit & Auto-Notify
Button: Save AttendanceClick [Save & Notify]. WhatsApp messages and Web Push alerts dispatch in the background.
Export Monthly Register
Button: Export Monthly RegisterClick [Export Monthly Register] to download an Excel sheet with attendance percentages for all students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What does the WhatsApp message sent to parents say?
It reads: 'Dear Parent, your ward [Student Name] was marked ABSENT today at [Institute Name] on [Date]. If this is an error, please call us at [Phone].'
Q:Can I edit past attendance records?
Yes, select any past date from the date picker to update attendance and sync records.
Q:Can teachers take attendance on their own smartphones?
Yes. Teachers log in at https://tutionmat.in/login on their phones and navigate to /attendance to mark their assigned batches.
Q:Can I take attendance without internet connectivity?
TutionMat caches attendance temporarily in browser storage. Once reconnected to the network, records sync automatically.
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