If you want to become good at Python, you must build projects, not only read theory. A Python project idea gives you a clear direction: what to build, why to build, and which skills you will learn.
In this blog, we will cover 65+ Python project ideas for:
- Absolute beginners
- School and college students
- Intermediate learners
- Advanced learners and job seekers
The language is very simple, so even class 9–12 students can understand. You can use these ideas for:
- School projects
- College mini projects
- Practice for job interviews
- Portfolio projects for your resume
Why Python Project Ideas Are Important
Before we see the list, let’s understand why Python projects are so useful:
- You learn by doing
You understand loops, functions, and libraries better when you use them in a real project. - You build confidence
When your program works and gives correct output, you feel more confident in coding. - You make a portfolio
A few good projects on GitHub or your resume can impress teachers and recruiters. - You solve real problems
Even small Python scripts can save time and effort in daily tasks, like renaming files or converting units.
How to Use These 65+ Python Project Ideas
- Start with beginner ideas if you know only basics.
- Move to intermediate once you are comfortable.
- Try advanced ideas when you know APIs, databases, or basic data science.
- Don’t try to build everything at once. Take one idea, make a simple version, then add features.
We will divide ideas into:
- Beginner Python Project Ideas (1–25)
- Intermediate Python Project Ideas (26–47)
- Advanced Python Project Ideas (48–67)
1. Beginner Python Project Ideas (1–25)
These ideas are perfect if you know only basic Python: variables, loops, lists, and functions.
1. Number Guessing Game
Computer picks a random number from 1 to 50. You try to guess it in few attempts. The program gives hints “Too high” or “Too low”.
2. Simple Calculator
Make a calculator that can add, subtract, multiply, and divide two numbers.
Example: 10 + 15 = 25, 20 / 4 = 5.0
3. Temperature Converter
Convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit and back.
Example: 37°C → (37 × 9/5) + 32 = 98.6°F
4. Age Calculator
User enters date of birth, and program calculates current age in years, months, and days.
5. Unit Converter
Convert kilometers to miles, meters to centimeters, etc.
Example: 5 km = 3.106 miles (approx).
6. Simple Interest Calculator
User enters principal, rate, and time. Program calculates simple interest.
Formula: SI = (P × R × T) / 100
Example: P = 1000, R = 5%, T = 2 years → SI = 1000×5×2/100 = 100.
7. Password Generator
Generate a strong random password of given length using letters, numbers, and symbols.
8. Dice Rolling Simulator
Simulate rolling a dice. Output random number from 1 to 6 each time you run it.
9. To-Do List (Text-Based)
User can add, view, and mark tasks as complete. You can store tasks in a simple text file.
10. Word Counter
User enters a paragraph, and program counts total words and characters.
Example: “I love Python” → 3 words, 13 characters including spaces.
11. Palindrome Checker
Check if a string or number is a palindrome (reads same backward and forward).
Example: “madam”, “121”.
12. Login System (Without Database)
Ask for username and password and verify with stored values in code or file.
13. Even or Odd Number Checker
User enters a number; program prints “Even” or “Odd”.
14. Prime Number Checker
Check whether a number is prime or not.
Example: 7 → Prime, 8 → Not prime.
15. Multiplication Table Generator
User enters a number; program prints its table up to 10 or 20.
16. Simple Contact Book (Text File)
Store name, phone number, and email in a file. Add options to add, view, and search contacts.
17. Rock, Paper, Scissors Game
User plays against computer. Program decides winner using simple rules.
18. Random Joke Generator
Store some jokes in a list and print a random joke each time.
19. Countdown Timer
User enters time in seconds. Program shows countdown and then prints “Time up!”.
20. Basic Quiz Game
Ask multiple-choice questions and count correct answers. Show score at the end.
21. Currency Converter (Fixed Rate)
Use fixed exchange rates to convert, for example, USD to INR.
Example: If 1 USD = 80 INR, then 10 USD = 800 INR.
22. BMI Calculator
User enters height and weight; program calculates Body Mass Index.
Formula: BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m))²
Example: 60 kg, 1.6 m → BMI = 60 / 2.56 ≈ 23.4
23. Simple Digital Clock (Console)
Print current time every second using loops and time module.
24. Random Password Strength Checker (Rule-Based)
User enters a password. Program checks if it has length > 8, digits, and symbols, then prints “Strong” or “Weak”.
25. Grade Calculator
User enters marks of subjects. Program calculates total, percentage, and grade (A/B/C).
2. Intermediate Python Project Ideas (26–47)
These ideas use files, APIs, simple GUI, or basic data structures.
26. Expense Tracker with CSV
Track daily expenses and save them in a CSV file.
At the end of month, calculate total expenses, category-wise spending, and savings.
27. Simple Alarm Clock
User sets time, and program plays sound when the time is reached.
28. Weather App Using API
Fetch current weather of a city using a free API and display temperature and condition.
29. URL Shortener
Take a long URL and convert it into a short URL using a mapping or an API.
30. Notes Application with Search
Store notes in a file or JSON. User can add, view, and search notes by keywords.
31. File Renamer Tool
Rename many files in a folder based on pattern (for example, add numbers or dates).
32. PDF Merger
Take two or more PDF files and merge them into one using Python library.
33. Image Resizer Tool
Resize images to given size using Python image library.
34. Basic Chat Application (Local)
Create a simple terminal-based chat between two users using sockets on the same network.
35. Hangman Game
Guess letters of a hidden word. Show number of attempts left and track wrong guesses.
36. Flashcard App for Study
Store questions and answers. Show random question and reveal answer after user input.
37. Daily Habit Tracker
User enters daily habits (exercise, study, reading). Program marks status as Done/Not Done and shows progress.
38. Library Management System (Basic)
Store book details and track whether they are issued or available. No need for full database; use CSV or JSON.
39. Unit Conversion GUI (Tkinter)
Use Tkinter to build a small window where user can convert units (length, weight, temperature).
40. Basic Email Sender Script
Send emails from Python using SMTP (for example, Gmail). Very useful for automation.
41. Contact Book with GUI
Create a small app where user can add, edit, and delete contacts using a graphical interface.
42. Stopwatch Application
Create a start–stop–reset stopwatch using Python and a simple GUI.
43. Simple Drawing App
Use Tkinter canvas to draw lines or shapes using mouse.
44. Text-Based Adventure Game
Create a story-based game where user moves through rooms or choices using text commands.
45. Log File Analyzer
Read a log file and count errors, warnings, or specific words.
46. Student Result Management System
Store student names and marks in a CSV or JSON. Program calculates percentage and status (Pass/Fail).
47. Basic Web Scraper
Scrape titles or prices from a web page and show them in the terminal or save in a CSV file.
3. Advanced Python Project Ideas (48–67)
These projects use web frameworks, databases, data science, or machine learning. Ideal for college-level or resume-building.
48. Blog Website Using Django
Create a full blog where admin can add posts, and visitors can read and comment.
49. Personal Portfolio Website
Build your own portfolio using Flask or Django to showcase skills, projects, and contact form.
50. E-Commerce Product Catalog (No Payment)
Build a basic product list with search, filter by category, and cart (mock, without real payment).
51. Login and Registration System with Database
Use Django or Flask + database (SQLite/MySQL) for real user login and signup.
52. Online Quiz Web App
Allow admin to create questions and users to attend quiz. Show score and correct answers.
53. Chatbot for FAQ
Create a chatbot that answers common questions about a college, course, or product.
54. Movie Recommendation System
Use a dataset of movies and recommend similar movies based on genres or keywords.
55. News Aggregator
Fetch news from different sources using APIs and display them in a single interface with categories.
56. Stock Price Tracker and Alert System
Track stock prices using an API. If price moves above or below a limit, send an email alert.
57. Expense Tracker Web App with Charts
Upgrade earlier expense tracker into a web app with charts showing monthly and category-wise spending.
58. Online Polling or Voting System
Create a simple poll system where users can vote and see live results.
59. Task Manager with User Accounts
Users can log in, create tasks, set deadlines, and mark them complete.
60. Job Scraper and Notifier
Scrape job listings from websites and send email when a new job matches certain keywords.
61. Social Media Post Scheduler
Allow user to schedule posts and send them at a later time using APIs (if available).
62. Data Analysis Project on Real Dataset
Pick a public dataset (sales, health, or education). Clean the data, analyze trends, and make charts.
63. Student Performance Predictor (Machine Learning)
Use study hours, attendance, and past scores to predict future performance using machine learning.
64. House Price Prediction Model
Use features like area, location, and rooms to predict house prices using regression.
65. Sentiment Analysis of Tweets or Reviews
Analyze text data to detect positive, negative, or neutral sentiment.
66. Face Recognition Attendance System
Use a camera and face recognition to mark student or employee attendance.
67. AI-Based Resume Ranker
Build a system that scores resumes based on keywords and experience level for a specific job role.
Example: How to Turn an Idea into a Real Project
Let’s take “Expense Tracker with CSV” as an example and see simple steps:
- Plan features
- Add expense (amount, category, date)
- View all expenses
- Show total per category
- Add expense (amount, category, date)
- Design data format
Create a CSV file:
date,category,amount
Example rows:
2025-11-01,Food,10
2025-11-01,Travel,5 - Write code step-by-step
- Start with option menu (1: Add, 2: View, 3: Summary).
- Write function to append data to CSV file.
- Write function to read CSV and calculate total per category.
- Start with option menu (1: Add, 2: View, 3: Summary).
- Test with a small example
If you enter:
- Food: $10
- Travel: $5
- Food: $8
- Food: $10
- Total Food = 10 + 8 = $18
Total Travel = $5
The program should print this correctly.
Final Thoughts
You now have a list of 65+ Python project ideas from very simple to advanced level. You don’t need to build all of them.
Start with:
- 3–5 beginner projects
- 2–3 intermediate projects
- 1–2 advanced projects
With each Python project idea, you will improve your skills, your confidence, and your portfolio.