Student Roll Numbers
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What are student roll numbers and why use them?Roll numbers uniquely identify students within a batch; learn how prefixes, sort order and privileges work and where they appear.Enable roll numbers for studentsTurn on student roll numbers from General Settings so roll number columns appear across the system.Set the roll number prefix for a courseSet a roll number prefix of up to six characters for a course; it applies to all its batches and students.Set the roll number prefix for a batchOverride the course roll number prefix for a single batch, or reset it back to the course default.Assign a student roll number during admissionEnter a student's roll number in the Course & Batch Details section of the admission form, with or without a batch prefix.Assign roll numbers to a whole batch at onceApply system-generated or custom roll numbers to every student in a batch in one step, and reset them if needed.Change the student sort order after assigning roll numbersThe student sort order can be changed at any time; students are re-arranged but their assigned roll numbers stay the same.Which values can roll numbers be generated by?Roll numbers are generated based on the student sort order — admission number, first name or last name.