
Discover seven Full Stack Java projects recruiters actually look for in 2025 interviews. Build them with NareshIT to stand out and get hired fast.
Every Java student today can say, “I know Spring Boot and React.”
But the truth? Recruiters don’t hire on what you say they hire on what you show.
In 2025, MNC interviews are project-first. They don’t ask, “Can you code?” They say, “Show me what you deployed.”
That’s why NareshIT students who walk into interviews with live apps, GitHub repos and deployment links are consistently shortlisted.
Here are seven real-world Full Stack Java projects that turned freshers into professionals and helped them earn offers from Infosys, Capgemini, Accenture and Tech Mahindra.
These aren’t lab assignments they’re recruiter magnets.
In today’s market, certificates are expected. They prove you attended class not that you can deliver in production.
Projects are your proof of skill. Recruiters spend under five minutes scanning your resume and GitHub. What they look for is:
1️ Problem Statement → What real-world issue did you solve?
2️ Architecture → Did you design an end-to-end solution with frontend, backend and database?
3️ Deployment → Can you host and test it yourself?
4️ Documentation → Is your README clear, professional and reusable?
5️ Learning Reflection → What did you debug and improve over time?
NareshIT builds these five elements into every module of the Full Stack Java curriculum, so you graduate with evidence, not just attendance.
What It Is: A Spring Boot + React collaboration platform for projects, tasks and comments.
Why Recruiters Like It:
Shows you can design secure CRUD APIs and implement user roles.
Demonstrates JWT authentication, pagination and notification flow.
Tech Stack: Java 17, Spring Boot 3, MySQL, React, Redux, JWT, Docker.
Bonus Points: Add email alerts and real-time updates using WebSockets.
Recruiter Hook: Perfect for Backend or Full Stack roles at Infosys and Capgemini.
? Skill Proof: You understand multi-user systems, API versioning and authentication three topics MNC panels always ask.
What It Is: An Amazon-like micro-store with cart, checkout and admin panel.
Why Recruiters Like It: It reveals your grasp of business logic and REST architecture.
Key Features:
Role-based access control (Admin/User)
Product CRUD with image upload (S3 integration)
Order workflow and invoice generation
Stack: Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, React, AWS S3, Stripe mock API.
Interview Advantage: You can explain “flow of money” and data consistency key for finance and e-commerce roles.
Placement Hook: Backend Engineer @ Deloitte / Accenture.
Extra Credit: Implement unit tests for payment modules and add Spring Security filters for admin endpoints.
What It Is: A complete event and ticket management platform with mock payment gateway.
Recruiter Angle: Highlights database design and transaction handling skills.
Core Features:
Event search and filters
Seat allocation with Spring Data JPA
Email confirmation via AWS SES
Stack: Spring Boot, React, MySQL, Docker Compose.
Why It Impresses: Shows you understand locking, consistency and queue management.
Placement Hook: System Design / Backend roles @ TCS or Wipro.
Discussion Ready: If asked “how do you handle double booking?”, you can explain optimistic locking and transaction isolation.
What It Is: An online portal for courses, modules, quizzes and leaderboards.
Why Recruiters Like It: Demonstrates data flow and front-end visualisation skills.
Stack: Spring Boot, React, Chart.js, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS.
Key Modules: Course CRUD, User Progress Tracking, Quiz Results Analytics.
Placement Hook: Full Stack roles @ Accenture or EdTech startups.
Learning Outcome: You gain experience with analytics and reporting APIs — valuable for dashboard-driven applications.
What It Is: End-to-end restaurant ordering platform for customers and vendors.
Why Recruiters Like It: Exhibits multi-layer architecture and real-time data handling.
Features:
Vendor & Customer modules
Order queue management with Redis
Delivery tracking via WebSocket
Stack: Spring Boot, React, Redis, JWT, Docker, AWS EC2.
Placement Hook: Integration roles @ Product startups or Service MNCs.
⚙️ Bonus Tip: Add a delivery-ETA calculation service to demonstrate microservice design thinking.
What It Is: A personal finance tracker with visual analytics for income vs expense.
Recruiter Angle: Combines backend CRUD with frontend data visualisation.
Stack: Spring Boot, React, MongoDB, Chart.js, Tailwind CSS.
Differentiator: Aggregation pipelines + graph charts show analytical depth.
Placement Hook: Analytics + Full Stack roles @ Cognizant / Tech Mahindra.
Talking Point: Demonstrates JSON handling and NoSQL design a rare combination in fresher portfolios.
What It Is: A health-tech solution for patient appointments and doctor schedules.
Recruiter Angle: Tests your knowledge of transactions and scheduling algorithms.
Stack: Spring Boot, MySQL, React, Bootstrap, Docker.
Add-ons: JWT + Spring Security, email/SMS notifications.
Placement Hook: Enterprise App roles @ Infosys / Tech Mahindra.
? Value Add: Showcases multi-role logic (Patient/Doctor/Admin) and complex query optimization in real use cases.
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Skill Cluster |
Proof in Project |
Recruiter Takeaway |
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Core Java & OOP |
TaskFlow, CareConnect |
Understands abstraction & clean design |
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Spring Boot & APIs |
StoreLite, EventPilot |
Enterprise-grade REST implementation |
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Front-End (React) |
SkillHub, FinTrack |
Modern UI integration & state management |
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Database (SQL/NoSQL) |
FoodRush, FinTrack |
Data modeling & query optimisation |
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Security & Auth |
TaskFlow, StoreLite |
JWT + RBAC mastery |
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Cloud & Deployment |
EventPilot, CareConnect |
AWS basics & container ops |
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Testing & Docs |
All Projects |
Professionalism & collaboration readiness |
Recruiters use this table to decide who can deliver features — not just solve assignments.
Every NareshIT student graduates with a portfolio that speaks for them. Each project must include:
1️ README.md — Project intro, tech stack, setup steps, screenshots.
2️ ER Diagram + Architecture Chart via Lucidchart or draw.io.
3️ Postman Collection / Swagger Docs to prove API validity.
4️ Screenshots or Loom Demo Video showing key flows.
5️ Deployment URL (AWS Elastic Beanstalk / Render / Vercel).
6️ Learning Log — 3-4 bullet points on what you fixed or improved weekly.
This format turns a resume into a story and stories get interviews.
Modular Learning: Every phase (Core → Spring → React → Cloud) ends with a deployable mini-project.
Code Reviews: Trainers evaluate logic, architecture and readability.
DevOps Basics: Students containerise apps and automate deployments via GitHub Actions.
Showcase Weeks: Peer reviews simulate MNC panel interviews.
Placement Prep: Mock interviews use each student’s own project as case study.
That’s why MNC recruiters say: “NareshIT students don’t need hand-holding in production.”
“When a candidate shows a Spring Boot API with a live demo and proper README, we know they’ll survive production.” — HR Lead, Tech Mahindra
“We don’t need perfect code. We need people who debug and deploy without panic. NareshIT candidates usually can.” — Hiring Manager, Capgemini
“Every NareshIT graduate we’ve seen has a GitHub portfolio worth shortlisting. That’s rare today.” — Recruiter, Infosys
Real feedback like this is why NareshIT keeps a steady 85 % placement rate in Java batches.
Design a REST API for order management (StoreLite)
Handle optimistic locking (EventPilot)
Explain JWT authentication flow (TaskFlow)
Set up Docker Compose for frontend + backend (FoodRush)
Discuss pagination strategy (FoodRush)
Draw entity relations for an LMS (SkillHub)
If you’ve built these, you can answer confidently no rote learning needed.
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Phase |
Deliverable |
Outcome |
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Month 1–2 |
Core Java Project (TaskFlow API) |
Fundamentals + Git discipline |
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Month 3–4 |
Enterprise App (StoreLite / EventPilot) |
Spring Boot depth + DB design |
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Month 5 |
Frontend Integration (SkillHub / FinTrack) |
React confidence |
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Month 6 |
Cloud Deploy (FoodRush / CareConnect) |
DevOps readiness |
Average time from final submission → first offer: 30–45 days.
That’s how a structured portfolio translates directly to MNC shortlists.
Q1: How many projects should I show?
Ans: → Three solid ones (one API, one integrated, one deployed).
Q2: Do MNCs check GitHub links?
Ans: → Yes — especially Accenture and Capgemini panels.
Q3: Is frontend mandatory for Java roles?
Ans: → Basic React knowledge helps you qualify for Full Stack titles.
Q4: My project looks common. Will it still help?
Ans: → Yes — add testing, logging and unique features to stand out.
Q5: Can non-IT graduates do this?
Ans: → Absolutely. NareshIT mentors simplify every concept with real use cases
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