Schools often have questions about UDISE+ login, school information, student records, teacher details, data submission, and annual reporting. The following answers explain the most common issues in simple language.
1. What is UDISE+ used for?
UDISE+ is an official school education information system managed by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It collects information about recognised schools, including infrastructure, facilities, teachers, and individual student records. The information supports educational planning, monitoring, and policy decisions.
2. Who is required to submit UDISE+ data?
Recognised schools covered by the UDISE+ system are required to provide their relevant school information for the applicable academic year. School authorities and authorised users are responsible for entering and checking the information according to their assigned roles and instructions.
3. How can a school log in to the UDISE+ portal?
Visit the official UDISE+ website and select the relevant login option for your work. Different modules are available for school profile, teacher information, student records, and reporting activities.
Make sure you use the correct portal and authorised school credentials. For additional help, read our UDISE+ Login Guide: How to Find the Correct Portal.
4. What is the UDISE code of a school?
A UDISE code is a unique identification number assigned to a school within the UDISE+ system. It helps identify the school in official education records and reporting activities.
Schools should use their existing assigned code when accessing the relevant school services. If a school is newly established or its code-related status needs attention, check the official UDISE+ website for the applicable new UDISE code application facility.
5. What should a school do if it forgets its UDISE+ password?
Open the relevant login page and check whether the Forgot Password option is available. Follow the instructions shown on that page.
For the Reporting Module, the official portal advises school users to contact their Block or District MIS authorities if they forget their username or password or if their registered mobile number or other details have changed.
Do not share your password or OTP with unauthorised people.
6. What is the UDISE+ Data Capture Format (DCF)?
The Data Capture Format (DCF) is a reference document that lists the information required from schools for a particular academic year. It covers areas such as school profile, safety, infrastructure, staff, students, and other relevant indicators.
Schools can use the applicable academic-year DCF to understand which information they need to prepare before entering it into the online system.
7. What information is required for UDISE+ data entry?
The information depends on the relevant module and academic year. It may include:
- School identification and profile details
- School facilities, classrooms, and infrastructure
- Teaching and non-teaching staff information
- Student enrolment and individual student records
- Safety-related information
- Receipts and expenditure details
- Vocational education information, where applicable
Schools should check the latest DCF and on-screen instructions instead of relying on an old year’s form.
8. What is PEN in UDISE+?
PEN stands for Permanent Education Number. It is a unique student identifier used in the UDISE+ student-record system to help maintain and track a student’s educational information.
It supports student record management and continuity when student information is updated or transferred between schools.
9. What is the difference between PEN and APAAR ID?
PEN and APAAR ID serve different purposes.
- PEN: A student identifier used within the UDISE+ education information system.
- APAAR ID: A lifelong academic identity designed to help students maintain and access their academic records.
A PEN is required for APAAR ID generation. The official APAAR guidance also requires student information to be verified, with parental consent for minors, before an APAAR ID is generated.
10. Why is APAAR ID generation unsuccessful for some students?
APAAR ID generation may fail when the student’s details do not match across the relevant records. For example, differences in the student’s name or date of birth between UDISE+ records and Aadhaar information may cause verification problems.
Schools should carefully check the student’s details, follow the official correction process, and submit the request again when the information is accurate. For minors, the required parental consent must also be obtained.
11. Can a school edit all information in the UDISE+ portal?
No. Editing access depends on the user’s role, the module, and the type of information.
Some school profile fields may be restricted and cannot be edited directly by a school-level user. In such cases, the school should contact the appropriate Block, District, or State MIS authority and follow the prescribed correction procedure.
12. How can a school correct incorrect UDISE+ information?
First, identify the incorrect field and check whether the relevant module allows school-level editing. If editing is restricted, contact the responsible MIS authority with the correct information and supporting records, where required.
Schools should avoid entering estimated or unverified information just to complete a form.
13. What happens if a school enters incorrect student or teacher details?
Incorrect information can affect school records, reporting accuracy, student identification, and related verification activities. Schools should review names, dates of birth, staff details, enrolment information, and other important fields before final submission.
If an error is discovered after submission, follow the correction process available for that module or contact the relevant MIS authority.
14. Is downloading the DCF enough to complete UDISE+ reporting?
No. Downloading or filling in the DCF helps schools prepare the required information, but it does not automatically submit data to UDISE+.
The required information must be entered and submitted through the authorised online module according to the instructions for the relevant academic year.
15. How can schools check their UDISE+ data or reports?
Schools and authorised users should access the relevant reporting or dashboard facilities available through the official UDISE+ website. The information visible may depend on the user’s access permissions and the availability of the relevant reports.
For public school information, use official facilities such as Know Your School, dashboards, and published reports where available.
16. What should a school do if the UDISE+ portal is not working?
If the portal does not load or a login page displays an error, try these steps:
- Check your internet connection.
- Open the official website again.
- Refresh the page or try another updated browser.
- Clear the browser cache if the issue continues.
- Check the official UDISE+ notices for portal updates.
- Contact the relevant Block or District MIS authority if the problem remains.
Avoid using unofficial login websites or sharing school credentials with third parties.
17. Is UDISE+ reporting required every academic year?
UDISE+ collects school information for each academic year. Schools should follow the reporting schedule, instructions, and applicable data requirements announced for the relevant year.
The information required and reporting arrangements may change, so schools should check the latest official notices before starting their annual reporting work.
18. What is new in UDISE+ for the 2026–27 academic year?
Schools should use the latest academic-year-specific DCF and follow the current portal instructions for 2026–27. The official UDISE+ website published a notice dated 3 August 2026 concerning data completion for AY 2026–27 and a separate reporting vertical for AWES schools.
Schools should check that notice and the relevant module instructions to understand which reporting arrangements apply to them. They should not assume that instructions or deadlines from an earlier academic year are still valid.
19. Where can schools find official UDISE+ updates and notices?
Visit the official UDISE+ website and check its Notice section for announcements, reporting instructions, and other updates.
For student identity-related questions, schools can also consult the official APAAR portal and FAQs.
20. Is UDISE+ an official government website?
Yes. The official UDISE+ portal is managed under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Schools should access login services and reporting information through the official government portal.
Important: Always verify reporting dates, module access, data requirements, and correction procedures through the latest official UDISE+ notices. Instructions can change from one academic year to another.