//************* for Designation dropdown **************
public List <SelectListItem> GetAllDesignationForDropDown()
{
List <Designation> designations = teacherGateway.GetDesignationList();
List <SelectListItem> selectListItems = new List <SelectListItem>();
foreach (Designation designation in designations)
{
selectListItems.Add(new SelectListItem()
{
Text = designation.DesignationName,
Value = designation.Id.ToString()
});
}
return(selectListItems);
}