---
title: "Create A Simple Model in Asp.Net MVC 4 Application"
description: "In this blog, I’m explaining how to create a simple model in asp.net mvc 4 application and how we can pass data using a model class.ExampleFirst creat"
author: "Sumit Kesarwani"
published: 2014-01-29
updated: 2014-09-18
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/642/create-a-simple-model-in-asp-dot-net-mvc-4-application
category: "asp.net mvc"
tags: ["asp.net mvc"]
reading_time: 3 minutes
---
# Create A Simple Model in Asp.Net MVC 4 Application
In this blog, I’m explaining how to create a simple model in [asp.net mvc](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/155798/what-is-caching-in-asp-dot-net-mvc) 4 application and how we can [pass data](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/351/how-to-pass-data-from-controller-to-ascx-page) using a [model class](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160267/what-is-the-role-of-the-range-data-annotation-and-when-to-use-it-in-a-model-class).
Example
First create an empty asp.net mvc 4 application with razor engine in [Visual studio](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12378/visual-studio-for-mac-is-out-of-beta-preview-now-officially-available) 2012.
Adding a Model Class
In MVC, the M stands for model, and it is the most important part of the application. The model is the representation of the real-world objects, processes, and rules that define the subject, [known as](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/35703/ricky-ponting-is-also-known-as-what) the domain, of our application. The model, often [referred to as](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39930/at-the-turn-of-the-century-widespread-panic-occurred-that-at-midnight-all-computers-would-reset-to-zero-and-life-as-we-knew-it-would-cease-to-exist-what-was-this-doomsday-theory-commonly-referred-to-as) a domain model, contains the C# objects (known as domain objects) that make up the universe of our application and the methods that let us manipulate them. The views and [controllers](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/155773/how-asynchronous-controllers-work-in-asp-dot-net-mvc) expose the domain to our clients in a consistent manner and a well-designed [MVC application](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/452/do-i-need-to-install-mvc-3-4-on-web-server-to-run-mvc-application) starts with a well-designed model, which is then the focal point as we add controllers and views.
Right click on the “Model Folder” in the solution explorer like this:
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Click on the class option will open a pop-up like this:
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Give the name “Student.cs” and click on Add button.
Visual studio will open the “Student.cs” file for editing:
```
using System;using System.Collections.Generic;using System.Linq;using System.Web;namespace SimpleModelApplication.Models{ public class Student { }}
```
Now add some [properties](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23331/nootropics-7-different-types-and-their-unique-properties) in the Student.cs model class like this:
```
using System;using System.Collections.Generic;using System.Linq;using System.Web;namespace SimpleModelApplication.Models{ public class Student { public string studentID { get; set; } public string studentName { get; set; } public string studentAddress { get; set; } }}
```
Next Step is to add a controller named it “HomeController.cs” and write the below code in it:
```
using SimpleModelApplication.Models;using System;using System.Collections.Generic;using System.Linq;using System.Web;using System.Web.Mvc;namespace SimpleModelApplication.Controllers{ public class HomeController : Controller { // // GET: /Home/ public ActionResult Index() { Student student = new Student(); student.studentID = "1001"; student.studentName = "Steve Benson"; student.studentAddress = "Washington DC"; return View(student); } }}
```
##### Now build the project.
Next step is to add a view to the project, right click on the index() in the HomeController.cs – a pop-up will open. Create a strongly-typed view and named it “Index.cshtml”.
##### Write the below code in “Index.cshtml” file:
```
@model SimpleModelApplication.Models.Student@{ Layout = null;} Index Student ID : @Model.studentID
Student Name : @Model.studentName
Student Address : @Model.studentAddress
```
##### Output
Now run you application:-
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