UX: Remove Duplicate Dashboard and My Profile Navigation Items from Top Navigation Bar

[bhavishyaverma450]

Description

Currently, logged-in users can access Dashboard and My Profile from both the top navigation bar and the sidebar. Since these actions are already prominently available in the sidebar, displaying them again in the top navigation creates unnecessary duplication and adds visual clutter to the interface.

Removing these duplicate navigation items from the top navbar would simplify the UI, improve navigation hierarchy, and provide a cleaner user experience.

To Reproduce

• Log in as a student.
• Navigate to the Student Dashboard.
• Observe the top navigation bar.
• Observe the sidebar navigation menu.

Current Behavior

• Dashboard appears in both the top navbar and sidebar.
• My Profile/Profile appears in both the top navbar and sidebar.
• Users are presented with duplicate navigation paths to the same pages.

Expected Behavior

The sidebar should remain the primary navigation area for dashboard-related actions such as:

1. Dashboard
2. My Profile

The top navigation should only contain global navigation items such as:

1. Home
2. Payment
3. Check Status
4. Theme Toggle
5. User Account / Logout

Benefits

• Reduces UI clutter.
• Creates a clearer separation between global navigation and dashboard navigation.
• Improves usability and visual consistency.
• Allows users to focus on the most relevant navigation options.

Additional Context

The sidebar already provides a dedicated navigation experience for authenticated users. Removing duplicate entries from the top navbar would make the interface cleaner while preserving all existing functionality.

[bhavishyaverma450]

Hey @AA1-34-Ganesh please assign me this i would to work on it.

[NandiniJeedimalla-07]

Hi,I am GSSOC 2026 contributor .I like to work on this.Can you please assign me this .

[Akshat-Neeraj]

Hi @AAI-34-Ganesh, I am a GSSoC'26 contributor and would like to work on this issue. I reviewed the issue and understand that the Dashboard and My Profile links are currently duplicated in both the top navigation bar and sidebar, which creates unnecessary visual clutter and affects navigation consistency.
I can implement the required UI refinement by:

• Removing the duplicate Dashboard and My Profile entries from the top navigation
• Preserving all existing routing and functionality
• Ensuring the sidebar remains the primary navigation area for dashboard-related actions
• Maintaining responsiveness and consistency across different screen sizes
  I will thoroughly test the navigation flow to ensure a clean and user-friendly experience without introducing regressions.
  Could you please assign this issue to me?
  Thank you!