How to Load data from DatagridView to Textfield
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VB.NET Projects with Source Code — 250+ Free Windows Forms Capstones for BSIT Students (2026)
itsourcecode.com hosts 250+ free VB.NET capstone projects with full source code (2026) — Visual Basic .NET Windows Forms applications for the most common BSIT capstone domains. Most projects target Visual Studio 2012-2022 with MS Access, MySQL, or SQL Server as the database backend. Every project ships with runnable source, SQL backup, and setup instructions. Browse by domain below.
Why VB.NET still dominates BSIT capstones in the Philippines (2026)
Three reasons VB.NET remains the most-defended capstone language in Philippine BSIT programs: (1) Windows Forms = panel-friendly — drag-and-drop UI design, visible code-behind, and immediate visual results. Panels recognize the structure instantly. (2) MS Access or MySQL Express works on any lab PC — no client/server setup, no IT department coordination. Your capstone demos cleanly on whatever laptop the panel uses. (3) Visual Studio Community is free — same IDE as enterprise, no license issues, full IntelliSense and debugger. Lab PCs running Windows 10/11 with 8GB RAM handle it comfortably.
How to choose your VB.NET capstone domain
- Pick a domain you can demo with real data. Worked in a clinic, sari-sari store, or school office? Pick that domain — your panel cannot easily challenge what you have witnessed.
- Match scope to your team and timeline. Solo or pair = pick from “Utility & Mini Systems” (5-8 forms). Full team for 4-6 months = pick from “Hotel/POS/School Management” (15-25 forms with reports).
- Decide MS Access vs MySQL upfront. MS Access for fastest setup (no separate server, .mdb file ships with project). MySQL when your school standardizes on it or you need multi-user support. Don’t switch databases mid-project.
Featured VB.NET projects by domain
🏨 Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe & POS
- Hotel Management System (Project)
- Complete Hotel Management System
- Monbela Hotel Management System
- Hotel ERP System v3.3
- Triple-A Hotel Room Reservation
- Restaurant Management System
- Cafe Management System
- Touchscreen Restaurant POS
- Touchscreen Restaurant POS (Back/Front Office)
- Touch Screen POS + Waiter App
🛒 Sales, Inventory & POS
- Sales and Inventory Management
- Complete POS and Inventory System
- POS Inventory System
- Sales Inventory System (RV Empire)
- Inventory System with SMS Notification
- Point of Sale Inventory System
- Inventory Management System
- Bakery Inventory Management
- Sales Management System
- Zenventory Gadgets Inventory
- Computer Hardware Inventory
- Computer Lab Inventory Management
🏥 Hospital, Clinic & Pharmacy
- Hospital Information Management
- District Hospital Records Management
- Hospital Management Database Design
- Clinic Information Management (KCC)
- Pharmacy Management System
📚 Library, Bookshop & Records
- Library Management System (Project)
- Proposed Library Management (Columban’s Academy)
- ICHS Library System
- TNHS Library System Software
- Bookshop Management System
- BookFinder System
🏦 ATM, Banking, Billing & Finance
💼 Payroll, HR & Employee Management
- Payroll System (VB.NET)
- Payroll System (alt)
- Fix-Mix Payroll System
- Breadline Payroll System
- Employee Management System
- Employee Information Management
- HR Employee Evaluation System
- NOCECO Leave Monitoring System
🛡️ Barangay, Voting & Government
- Barangay Information System
- Simple Barangay Information System
- Voting System
- Simple E-Voting System
- Driver’s License Registration System
- Land Transportation Office Registration
- Jail Management System
- Online Business Permit Application
🚗 Car Rental & Transport
🎓 School, Enrollment & Academic
- Enrollment System
- PSITS Organizational Management
- Automated Electronic Portfolio System
- Complete Award Recording System
- Sports Event Management System
- Canteen Voucher System (RFID)
- KCC Judging System
- Laptop Management System
📦 Other management systems
- Complete Reservation System
- Poultry Management System
- Fish Management System
- Simple Cashiering System
- KCC Car Pass System
- Print Logger System
- Simple Reminder System
- Mini Quiz System
🎮 Games & Utilities
- Maze Game (Visual Basic 2013)
- Flappy Bird (Visual Basic 2013)
- Paint System
- Send Text Messages (SMS)
- Real-Time CPU Temperature Reading
🛠️ VB.NET fundamentals & tutorials
- VB.NET Tutorial for Beginners with Examples — Best starting point for VB.NET newcomers.
- VB.NET Projects with Source Code Free Download — Curated flagship roundup.
- Connect MySQL Database to VB.NET
- Insert Image into Access Database
- VB.NET Data Types and Dim Declarations
- Conditional and Logical Operators
- Copy File Using VB.NET
- Delete File Using VB.NET
- Convert Image to Base64
- String Contains and Replace
- Read Source Code from Web Page
- Reorder ListBox Items
- Backup/Restore MS Access Database
About this VB.NET projects collection
Curated since 2015 by PIES Information Technology Solutions, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Most of these systems have been defended at Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) Binalbagan campus and other BSIT programs. Each project has been tested on Visual Studio 2012-2022 with MS Access or MySQL before publishing. Used by 12,000+ BSIT students monthly.
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How to Export DataGridView to Excel In VB.Net
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How to Load Data from MySQL to DatagridView in VB.Net Application
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How to Create a Simple Login Form Using VB.net and MS Access
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How to Save Data Using VB.Net and MySQL Database
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Student Evaluation System Using Visual Basic.net and MySQL
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5 Steps on How To Connect VB.Net To MySQL Database
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Car Rental System Using VB.Net and MS Access Version 2.0
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How to Create the Best Login Form using VB.Net
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KCC Computer Laboratory Inventory Management System in Vb.Net
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Monbela Hotel Management System Project Using VB.Net and MS Access Version 2.0.0
Hotel Management System Project in VB.Net and MS Access This program is called Monbela Hotel Management System Project Using VB.Net and MS Access. This system is a great help in …
How To Create A Sliding Panel Using VB.NET
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Bakery Inventory Management System Using Visual Basic.Net
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these VB.NET projects free for capstone and thesis use?
Yes. All 250+ VB.NET projects on itsourcecode.com are free to download, modify, and submit as part of your BSIT capstone or thesis. No attribution required for academic use. We do recommend you modify the code substantially before submission — panels in 2026 actively check for known capstone codebases.
What Visual Studio version do I need?
Visual Studio Community 2022 (free) is the safest pick — opens projects from Visual Studio 2010 through 2019 with zero conversion friction. Most projects on this page target Visual Studio 2012, 2013, or 2015 originally; they upgrade automatically when you open them in VS 2022. Avoid Visual Studio 2008 and earlier — they cannot open newer .vbproj files. The .NET Framework requirement is usually 4.5-4.8.
MS Access vs MySQL vs SQL Server — which database should I use?
MS Access for fastest local demo — the .mdb or .accdb file ships with your project, no separate database server needed. Best for single-user capstones. MySQL or MariaDB if your school standardizes on it or your system needs multi-user access. SQL Server LocalDB is the modern Microsoft default and installs with Visual Studio. Pick what your school requires; do not switch databases mid-project.
VB.NET vs C# — which should I learn for my capstone?
VB.NET if your school's curriculum teaches it (most Philippine BSIT programs do). C# if you have a choice or want better long-term career relevance — Microsoft has shifted most new tooling and tutorials to C#. The two languages compile to the same .NET IL and use the same libraries; switching after capstone takes about 2 weeks. For 2026 capstones in the Philippines, VB.NET is still the safe default — panel familiarity matters.
How do I run a VB.NET project I downloaded?
(1) Extract the ZIP. (2) Double-click the .sln (Solution) file to open in Visual Studio. (3) If Visual Studio prompts to upgrade the project format, accept. (4) Right-click the project in Solution Explorer, choose Restore NuGet Packages. (5) If using a database, import the included .sql file into MySQL or attach the .mdb file. (6) Update the connection string in App.config or the data access class. (7) Press F5 to run.
Can I deploy a VB.NET Windows Forms project to the web?
No directly — Windows Forms is desktop-only. For web deployment you would need to rewrite as ASP.NET Web Forms (similar look) or ASP.NET Core MVC (modern stack). For BSIT defense, most panels accept desktop demos on the panel's laptop. If your panel requires web deployment, browse our ASP.NET Projects category instead.
Do the downloads include capstone documentation (Chapter 1 to 5)?
VB.NET source code packages typically include the working program, database file, and a README with setup steps. Capstone documentation (Chapters 1 Introduction, 2 RRL, 3 Methodology, 4 Results, 5 Recommendations) is NOT included — you write it yourself. For documentation templates and chapter-by-chapter guides, browse our Final Year Projects (FYP) hub. For UML diagrams in Chapter 3, see our UML Diagrams Library.
How often is this VB.NET projects list updated?
New VB.NET capstone projects are added regularly. Existing posts are revised when Visual Studio ships major versions or when MS Access connector behavior changes. This page was last refreshed in May 2026.