diff --git a/apps/student/app/(main)/profile/page.tsx b/apps/student/app/(main)/profile/page.tsx
index e7a4ac6..c328694 100644
--- a/apps/student/app/(main)/profile/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/student/app/(main)/profile/page.tsx
@@ -529,6 +529,74 @@ export default function ProfilePage() {
                       <Input id="mothersName" value={student.mothersName || ''} readOnly />
                     )}
                   </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <Label htmlFor="mothersEmail">Mother's Email</Label>
+                    {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
+                      <Input 
+                        id="mothersEmail" 
+                        type="email"
+                        value={editData.mothersEmail || student.mothersEmail || ''} 
+                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('mothersEmail', e.target.value)}
+                        placeholder="mother@example.com"
+                      />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Input id="mothersEmail" value={student.mothersEmail || ''} readOnly />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <Label htmlFor="mothersPhone">Mother's Phone</Label>
+                    {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
+                      <Input 
+                        id="mothersPhone" 
+                        type="tel"
+                        value={editData.mothersPhone || student.mothersPhone || ''} 
+                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('mothersPhone', e.target.value)}
+                        placeholder="10-digit number"
+                      />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Input id="mothersPhone" value={student.mothersPhone || ''} readOnly />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <Label htmlFor="fathersName">Father's Name</Label>
+                    {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
+                      <Input 
+                        id="fathersName" 
+                        value={editData.fathersName || student.fathersName || ''} 
+                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fathersName', e.target.value)}
+                      />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Input id="fathersName" value={student.fathersName || ''} readOnly />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <Label htmlFor="fathersEmail">Father's Email</Label>
+                    {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
+                      <Input 
+                        id="fathersEmail" 
+                        type="email"
+                        value={editData.fathersEmail || student.fathersEmail || ''} 
+                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fathersEmail', e.target.value)}
+                        placeholder="father@example.com"
+                      />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Input id="fathersEmail" value={student.fathersEmail || ''} readOnly />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <Label htmlFor="fathersPhone">Father's Phone</Label>
+                    {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
+                      <Input 
+                        id="fathersPhone" 
+                        type="tel"
+                        value={editData.fathersPhone || student.fathersPhone || ''} 
+                        onChange={(e) => handleInputChange('fathersPhone', e.target.value)}
+                        placeholder="10-digit number"
+                      />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Input id="fathersPhone" value={student.fathersPhone || ''} readOnly />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
                   <div>
                     <Label htmlFor="personalGmail">Personal Email</Label>
                     {editingSection === 'personal' ? (
diff --git a/apps/student/app/signup/action.ts b/apps/student/app/signup/action.ts
index fa53835..2c2db1e 100644
--- a/apps/student/app/signup/action.ts
+++ b/apps/student/app/signup/action.ts
@@ -37,6 +37,11 @@ export async function signupAction(data: StudentSignup) {
         middleName: student.middleName,
         lastName: student.lastName,
         mothersName: student.mothersName,
+        mothersEmail: student.mothersEmail && student.mothersEmail.length ? student.mothersEmail : null,
+        mothersPhone: student.mothersPhone && student.mothersPhone.length ? student.mothersPhone : null,
+        fathersName: student.fathersName,
+        fathersEmail: student.fathersEmail && student.fathersEmail.length ? student.fathersEmail : null,
+        fathersPhone: student.fathersPhone && student.fathersPhone.length ? student.fathersPhone : null,
         gender: student.gender,
         dob: student.dob,
         personalGmail: student.personalGmail,
diff --git a/apps/student/app/signup/page.tsx b/apps/student/app/signup/page.tsx
index fd7f6d6..af47eab 100644
--- a/apps/student/app/signup/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/student/app/signup/page.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 // Due to the length and complexity of the complete updated form, the full implementation is provided modularly.
-// This file only includes the top-level form layout and updated schema logic. Other components (InternshipModal, ResumeModal, etc.) 
+// This file only includes the top-level form layout and updated schema logic. Other components (InternshipModal, ResumeModal, etc.)
 // should be created as separate files or extracted for cleanliness.
 
 'use client';
@@ -34,6 +34,11 @@ const steps = [
       'firstName',
       'lastName',
       'mothersName',
+      'mothersEmail',
+      'mothersPhone',
+      'fathersName',
+      'fathersEmail',
+      'fathersPhone',
       'rollNumber',
       'phoneNumber',
       'address',
@@ -67,6 +72,11 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
       middleName: '',
       lastName: '',
       mothersName: '',
+      mothersEmail: '',
+      mothersPhone: '',
+      fathersName: '',
+      fathersEmail: '',
+      fathersPhone: '',
       rollNumber: '',
       phoneNumber: '',
       address: '',
@@ -175,6 +185,11 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
     middleName: 'Middle Name',
     lastName: 'Last Name',
     mothersName: "Mother's Name",
+    mothersEmail: "Mother's Email",
+    mothersPhone: "Mother's Phone Number",
+    fathersName: "Father's Name",
+    fathersEmail: "Father's Email",
+    fathersPhone: "Father's Phone Number",
     rollNumber: 'Roll Number',
     phoneNumber: 'Phone Number',
     address: 'Address',
@@ -219,8 +234,13 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
 
       {/* Welcoming heading - now always at the top */}
       <div className="w-full text-center mb-8 z-10">
-        <h1 className="text-4xl font-extrabold text-primary drop-shadow-sm tracking-tight mb-2">Welcome to Placement Portal</h1>
-        <p className="text-lg text-gray-500 max-w-xl mx-auto">Register below to get started with your placement journey. Fill in your details step by step and let your career take off!</p>
+        <h1 className="text-4xl font-extrabold text-primary drop-shadow-sm tracking-tight mb-2">
+          Welcome to Placement Portal
+        </h1>
+        <p className="text-lg text-gray-500 max-w-xl mx-auto">
+          Register below to get started with your placement journey. Fill in your details step by
+          step and let your career take off!
+        </p>
       </div>
       <div className="max-w-4xl w-full mx-auto px-4 z-10">
         <Card className="shadow-2xl rounded-3xl border border-gray-200 bg-white/90 backdrop-blur-md">
@@ -233,7 +253,9 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
                 <span>
                   Step {currentStep} of {steps.length}
                 </span>
-                <span className="font-semibold text-primary/80">{steps[currentStep - 1]?.title}</span>
+                <span className="font-semibold text-primary/80">
+                  {steps[currentStep - 1]?.title}
+                </span>
               </div>
               <Progress value={progress} className="w-full h-2 rounded-full bg-muted" />
             </div>
@@ -242,24 +264,25 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
             <Form {...form}>
               <form
                 ref={formRef}
-                onSubmit={currentStep === steps.length
-                  ? form.handleSubmit(onSubmit, () => {
-                      // Get all error fields
-                      const errorFields = extractErrorFields(form.formState.errors);
-                      // Map to user-friendly names
-                      const prettyFields = errorFields.map((key) => {
-                        // Try to map top-level, or fallback to key
-                        const topKey = String(key.split('.')[0]);
-                        return fieldLabels[topKey] || key;
-                      });
-                      alert(
-                        'Please fill all required fields before submitting.\n' +
-                        (prettyFields.length > 0
-                          ? 'Missing/invalid: ' + prettyFields.join(', ')
-                          : '')
-                      );
-                    })
-                  : (e) => e.preventDefault()
+                onSubmit={
+                  currentStep === steps.length
+                    ? form.handleSubmit(onSubmit, () => {
+                        // Get all error fields
+                        const errorFields = extractErrorFields(form.formState.errors);
+                        // Map to user-friendly names
+                        const prettyFields = errorFields.map((key) => {
+                          // Try to map top-level, or fallback to key
+                          const topKey = String(key.split('.')[0]);
+                          return fieldLabels[topKey] || key;
+                        });
+                        alert(
+                          'Please fill all required fields before submitting.\n' +
+                            (prettyFields.length > 0
+                              ? 'Missing/invalid: ' + prettyFields.join(', ')
+                              : ''),
+                        );
+                      })
+                    : (e) => e.preventDefault()
                 }
                 className="space-y-8"
                 onKeyDown={(e) => {
@@ -284,11 +307,19 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
                     Previous
                   </Button>
                   {currentStep === steps.length ? (
-                    <Button type="submit" disabled={isSubmitting || isPending} className="rounded-full px-8 py-2 shadow-md bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-accent text-white">
+                    <Button
+                      type="submit"
+                      disabled={isSubmitting || isPending}
+                      className="rounded-full px-8 py-2 shadow-md bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-accent text-white"
+                    >
                       {isSubmitting || isPending ? 'Submitting...' : 'Submit'}
                     </Button>
                   ) : (
-                    <Button type="button" onClick={nextStep} className="rounded-full px-8 py-2 shadow-md bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-accent text-white">
+                    <Button
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={nextStep}
+                      className="rounded-full px-8 py-2 shadow-md bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-accent text-white"
+                    >
                       Next
                     </Button>
                   )}
@@ -300,46 +331,75 @@ export default function StudentRegistrationForm() {
       </div>
       {/* Animated gradient and blob styles */}
       <style jsx global>{`
-  /* ====== BACKGROUND GRADIENT ==================================== */
-  .live-bg-gradient {
-    /* lightest → darkest slate-blue progression */
-    background: linear-gradient(
-      120deg,
-      #f1f5f9,     /* slate-50  */
-      #cbd5e1 30%, /* slate-200 */
-      #94a3b8 60%, /* slate-400 */
-      #64748b 80%, /* slate-500 */
-      #334155      /* slate-700 */
-    );
-    background-size: 300% 300%;
-    animation: gradientMove 16s ease-in-out infinite;
-  }
+        /* ====== BACKGROUND GRADIENT ==================================== */
+        .live-bg-gradient {
+          /* lightest → darkest slate-blue progression */
+          background: linear-gradient(
+            120deg,
+            #f1f5f9,
+            /* slate-50  */ #cbd5e1 30%,
+            /* slate-200 */ #94a3b8 60%,
+            /* slate-400 */ #64748b 80%,
+            /* slate-500 */ #334155 /* slate-700 */
+          );
+          background-size: 300% 300%;
+          animation: gradientMove 16s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
 
-  @keyframes gradientMove {
-    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
-    25%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
-    50%  { background-position: 100% 100%; }
-    75%  { background-position: 0% 100%; }
-    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
-  }
+        @keyframes gradientMove {
+          0% {
+            background-position: 0% 50%;
+          }
+          25% {
+            background-position: 100% 50%;
+          }
+          50% {
+            background-position: 100% 100%;
+          }
+          75% {
+            background-position: 0% 100%;
+          }
+          100% {
+            background-position: 0% 50%;
+          }
+        }
 
-  /* ====== BLOB COLORS ============================================ */
-  .animate-blob1 { background: #e2e8f0; } /* slate-100 */
-  .animate-blob2 { background: #cbd5e1; } /* slate-200 */
-  .animate-blob3 { background: #94a3b8; } /* slate-400 */
-  .animate-blob4 { background: #64748b; } /* slate-500 */
-  .animate-blob5 { background: #475569; } /* slate-600 */
+        /* ====== BLOB COLORS ============================================ */
+        .animate-blob1 {
+          background: #e2e8f0;
+        } /* slate-100 */
+        .animate-blob2 {
+          background: #cbd5e1;
+        } /* slate-200 */
+        .animate-blob3 {
+          background: #94a3b8;
+        } /* slate-400 */
+        .animate-blob4 {
+          background: #64748b;
+        } /* slate-500 */
+        .animate-blob5 {
+          background: #475569;
+        } /* slate-600 */
 
-  /* ====== BLOB MOTION (unchanged) ================================ */
-  .animate-blob1 { animation: blobMove1 18s ease-in-out infinite; }
-  .animate-blob2 { animation: blobMove2 22s ease-in-out infinite; }
-  .animate-blob3 { animation: blobMove3 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
-  .animate-blob4 { animation: blobMove4 26s ease-in-out infinite; }
-  .animate-blob5 { animation: blobMove5 24s ease-in-out infinite; }
-
-  /* existing keyframes … */
-`}</style>
+        /* ====== BLOB MOTION (unchanged) ================================ */
+        .animate-blob1 {
+          animation: blobMove1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
+        .animate-blob2 {
+          animation: blobMove2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
+        .animate-blob3 {
+          animation: blobMove3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
+        .animate-blob4 {
+          animation: blobMove4 26s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
+        .animate-blob5 {
+          animation: blobMove5 24s ease-in-out infinite;
+        }
 
+        /* existing keyframes … */
+      `}</style>
     </div>
   );
 }
diff --git a/apps/student/app/signup/schema.ts b/apps/student/app/signup/schema.ts
index 39267bb..4bc8f64 100644
--- a/apps/student/app/signup/schema.ts
+++ b/apps/student/app/signup/schema.ts
@@ -26,32 +26,79 @@ export const resumeSchema = z.object({
   link: z.string().url('Must be a valid URL'),
 });
 
-export const studentSignupSchema = z.object({
-  rollNumber: z.string().min(1, 'Roll number is required').max(12),
-  firstName: z.string().min(1, 'First name is required').max(255),
-  middleName: z.string().max(255).optional(),
-  lastName: z.string().min(1, 'Last name is required').max(255),
-  mothersName: z.string().min(1, "Mother's name is required").max(255),
-  gender: z.string().min(1, 'Gender is required').max(10),
-  dob: z.coerce.date().refine((date) => date <= new Date(), {
-    message: 'Date of birth cannot be in the future',
-  }),
-  personalGmail: z.string().email('Must be a valid email'),
-  phoneNumber: z.string().min(10, 'Phone number must be at least 10 digits').max(10),
-  address: z.string().min(1, 'Address is required'),
-  degree: z.string().min(1, 'Degree is required'),
-  branch: z.string().min(1, 'Branch is required'),
-  year: z.string().min(1, 'Year is required'),
-  skills: z.array(z.string()),
-  linkedin: z.string(),
-  github: z.string(),
-  ssc: z.coerce.number().min(0).max(100),
-  hsc: z.coerce.number().min(0).max(100),
-  isDiploma: z.boolean(),
-  sgpi: z.array(sgpiSchema).length(8, 'Must provide grades for all 8 semesters'),
-  internships: z.array(internshipSchema),
-  resume: z.array(resumeSchema),
-});
+export const studentSignupSchema = z
+  .object({
+    rollNumber: z.string().min(1, 'Roll number is required').max(12),
+    firstName: z.string().min(1, 'First name is required').max(255),
+    middleName: z.string().max(255).optional(),
+    lastName: z.string().min(1, 'Last name is required').max(255),
+    // Parent details (all optional individually; validated via refinements below)
+    mothersName: z.string().max(255).optional(),
+    mothersEmail: z.string().email('Must be a valid email').optional().or(z.literal('')),
+    mothersPhone: z
+      .string()
+      .min(10, 'Phone must be 10 digits')
+      .max(10)
+      .optional()
+      .or(z.literal('')),
+    fathersName: z.string().max(255).optional(),
+    fathersEmail: z.string().email('Must be a valid email').optional().or(z.literal('')),
+    fathersPhone: z
+      .string()
+      .min(10, 'Phone must be 10 digits')
+      .max(10)
+      .optional()
+      .or(z.literal('')),
+    gender: z.string().min(1, 'Gender is required').max(10),
+    dob: z.coerce.date().refine((date) => date <= new Date(), {
+      message: 'Date of birth cannot be in the future',
+    }),
+    personalGmail: z.string().email('Must be a valid email'),
+    phoneNumber: z.string().min(10, 'Phone number must be at least 10 digits').max(10),
+    address: z.string().min(1, 'Address is required'),
+    degree: z.string().min(1, 'Degree is required'),
+    branch: z.string().min(1, 'Branch is required'),
+    year: z.string().min(1, 'Year is required'),
+    skills: z.array(z.string()),
+    linkedin: z.string(),
+    github: z.string(),
+    ssc: z.coerce.number().min(0).max(100),
+    hsc: z.coerce.number().min(0).max(100),
+    isDiploma: z.boolean(),
+    sgpi: z.array(sgpiSchema).length(8, 'Must provide grades for all 8 semesters'),
+    internships: z.array(internshipSchema),
+    resume: z.array(resumeSchema),
+  })
+  // Require at least one parent provided
+  .refine(
+    (data) => {
+      const motherProvided = Boolean((data.mothersName && data.mothersName.trim()) || (data.mothersEmail && data.mothersEmail.trim()) || (data.mothersPhone && data.mothersPhone.trim()));
+      const fatherProvided = Boolean((data.fathersName && data.fathersName.trim()) || (data.fathersEmail && data.fathersEmail.trim()) || (data.fathersPhone && data.fathersPhone.trim()));
+      return motherProvided || fatherProvided;
+    },
+    {
+      message: 'Provide details for at least one parent',
+      path: ['mothersName'],
+    },
+  )
+  // If mother's contact provided, require mother's name
+  .refine(
+    (data) => {
+      const motherContact = Boolean((data.mothersEmail && data.mothersEmail.trim()) || (data.mothersPhone && data.mothersPhone.trim()));
+      if (!motherContact) return true;
+      return Boolean(data.mothersName && data.mothersName.trim());
+    },
+    { message: "Mother's name is required when mother's contact is provided", path: ['mothersName'] },
+  )
+  // If father's contact provided, require father's name
+  .refine(
+    (data) => {
+      const fatherContact = Boolean((data.fathersEmail && data.fathersEmail.trim()) || (data.fathersPhone && data.fathersPhone.trim()));
+      if (!fatherContact) return true;
+      return Boolean(data.fathersName && data.fathersName.trim());
+    },
+    { message: "Father's name is required when father's contact is provided", path: ['fathersName'] },
+  );
 
 export type StudentSignup = z.infer<typeof studentSignupSchema>;
 export type Internship = z.infer<typeof internshipSchema>;
diff --git a/apps/student/app/signup/steps/PersonalDetailsStep.tsx b/apps/student/app/signup/steps/PersonalDetailsStep.tsx
index e7f0216..45bddc6 100644
--- a/apps/student/app/signup/steps/PersonalDetailsStep.tsx
+++ b/apps/student/app/signup/steps/PersonalDetailsStep.tsx
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ export default function PersonalDetailsStep({ form }: { form: any }) {
           name="mothersName"
           render={({ field }) => (
             <FormItem>
-              <FormLabel>Mother's Name *</FormLabel>
+              <FormLabel>Mother's Name</FormLabel>
               <FormControl>
                 <Input placeholder="Enter your mother's name" {...field} />
               </FormControl>
@@ -89,6 +89,79 @@ export default function PersonalDetailsStep({ form }: { form: any }) {
         />
       </div>
 
+      {/* Parent contacts */}
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+        <FormField
+          control={form.control}
+          name="mothersEmail"
+          render={({ field }) => (
+            <FormItem>
+              <FormLabel>Mother's Email</FormLabel>
+              <FormControl>
+                <Input type="email" placeholder="mother@example.com" {...field} />
+              </FormControl>
+              <FormMessage />
+            </FormItem>
+          )}
+        />
+        <FormField
+          control={form.control}
+          name="mothersPhone"
+          render={({ field }) => (
+            <FormItem>
+              <FormLabel>Mother's Phone</FormLabel>
+              <FormControl>
+                <Input type="tel" placeholder="10-digit number" {...field} />
+              </FormControl>
+              <FormMessage />
+            </FormItem>
+          )}
+        />
+        <div className="hidden md:block" />
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+        <FormField
+          control={form.control}
+          name="fathersName"
+          render={({ field }) => (
+            <FormItem>
+              <FormLabel>Father's Name</FormLabel>
+              <FormControl>
+                <Input placeholder="Enter your father's name" {...field} />
+              </FormControl>
+              <FormMessage />
+            </FormItem>
+          )}
+        />
+        <FormField
+          control={form.control}
+          name="fathersEmail"
+          render={({ field }) => (
+            <FormItem>
+              <FormLabel>Father's Email</FormLabel>
+              <FormControl>
+                <Input type="email" placeholder="father@example.com" {...field} />
+              </FormControl>
+              <FormMessage />
+            </FormItem>
+          )}
+        />
+        <FormField
+          control={form.control}
+          name="fathersPhone"
+          render={({ field }) => (
+            <FormItem>
+              <FormLabel>Father's Phone</FormLabel>
+              <FormControl>
+                <Input type="tel" placeholder="10-digit number" {...field} />
+              </FormControl>
+              <FormMessage />
+            </FormItem>
+          )}
+        />
+      </div>
+
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
         <FormField
           control={form.control}
diff --git a/packages/db/schema.ts b/packages/db/schema.ts
index bee1f61..19b2c75 100644
--- a/packages/db/schema.ts
+++ b/packages/db/schema.ts
@@ -24,6 +24,11 @@ export const students = pgTable('students', {
   middleName: varchar({ length: 255 }),
   lastName: varchar({ length: 255 }),
   mothersName: varchar({ length: 255 }),
+  mothersEmail: text(),
+  mothersPhone: varchar({ length: 10 }),
+  fathersName: varchar({ length: 255 }),
+  fathersEmail: text(),
+  fathersPhone: varchar({ length: 10 }),
   gender: varchar({ length: 10 }),
   dob: timestamp(),
   personalGmail: text(),
@@ -274,4 +279,3 @@ export const admins = pgTable('admins', {
     .$onUpdate(() => new Date())
     .notNull(),
 });
-