Guidelines for Requesting a 11-Digit UDISEPLUS School Code
नए 11-अंकीय UDISEPLUS स्कूल कोड के लिए दिशानिर्देश
Guidelines for Requesting a 11-Digit UDISEPLUS School Code (2025)
The Importance of the 11-Digit UDISE+ Code for All Schools
The 11-digit UDISE+ code, a unique identifier under the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), is a cornerstone of India’s school education data ecosystem, ensuring that every school – recognized or unrecognized, from pre-primary to secondary – is integrated into the national database. Covering all schools under UDISE+ is critical for comprehensive educational planning, resource allocation, and monitoring under schemes like Samagra Shiksha. Without universal coverage, gaps in data lead to inaccurate planning, misallocated resources, and exclusion of marginalized students, undermining the goal of equitable education.
The UDISE+ code enables precise tracking of school infrastructure, enrollment, teacher data, and learning outcomes, forming the backbone of evidence-based policymaking. If unrecognized or pre-primary schools remain uncovered, it distorts the educational landscape, affecting fund disbursement, infrastructure development, and targeted interventions under Samagra Shiksha. For instance, incomplete data can result in underfunded schools, unaddressed teacher shortages, or overlooked dropout rates, particularly in underserved areas.
Educational functionaries must advocate for universal UDISE+ coverage by engaging headmasters (HMs) of uncovered schools through workshops, awareness campaigns, and direct outreach. They should emphasize the benefits: access to government grants, improved infrastructure, and inclusion in national education initiatives. To convince HMs, functionaries can use success stories of schools that benefited from UDISE+ inclusion, such as enhanced facilities or teacher training. Leveraging multiple channels – local meetings, social media, SMS campaigns, community radio, and collaboration with gram panchayats or NGOs – ensures maximum reach to unrecognized and remote schools. By fostering awareness and simplifying the registration process, functionaries can ensure every school is part of UDISE+, strengthening India’s education system for inclusive growth. The education authorities must prepare a comprehensive School Directory of school engaged in education from pre-primary to secondary and higher secondary levels of education, which in turn must be used to find out uncovered schools in the official data collection system i.e. UDISEPlus.
Guidelines for Obtaining 1 11-digit UDISEPlus Code
These guidelines are designed to help schools, Cluster Resource Coordinators (CRC), Block Resource Coordinators (BRC)/Block MIS, District MIS, and State MIS work together smoothly to request a new UDISEPLUS school code for schools not yet covered under the UDISEPLUS system. Follow these steps to ensure a hassle-free process!
Responsibilities
School Head Master (HM)
- Fill out the Form A02 with accurate details, including:
- Basic school information (name, category, status, class levels, academic streams, etc.).
- Location details (rural/urban, address, latitude/longitude, etc.).
- Head of School (HoS) details (name, mobile number, etc.).
- Medium(s) of instruction and recognition status.
- Ensure all information is correct and legible before submission.
- Attach required documents (see “Documents Required” section below) based on the school’s category and recognition status.
- Submit the completed form to the Cluster Resource Coordinator (CRC) for initial review.
Cluster Resource Coordinator (CRC)
- Review the filled Form A02 for completeness and accuracy.
- Verify that the school is not already listed in the UDISE+ database or has no pending requests.
- Forward the form and documents to the Block Resource Coordinator (BRC)/Block MIS after initial approval.
Block Resource Coordinator (BRC)/Block MIS
- Cross-check the details in Form A02 with local records.
- Ensure the form includes the name, designation, signature, and seal of the Block-level officer (or equivalent).
- Submit the verified form and documents to the District MIS for further processing.
- If any discrepancies are found, return the form to the school HM with remarks for correction.
District MIS
- Validate the Form A02 for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
- Ensure the form includes the name, designation, signature, and seal of the District-level officer (or equivalent).
- Attach additional required documents (see “Documents Required” section).
- Forward the request to the State MIS for final approval.
- If errors are detected (e.g., illegible signatures/seals or incorrect details), reject the request and notify the Block MIS to resubmit after corrections.
State MIS
- Conduct a final review of the Form A02 and attached documents.
- Reject the request if:
- The form lacks proper signatures, seals, or officer details.
- The school is already in the UDISE+ database or has a pending request.
- Any details are found to be incorrect.
- Approve and assign the new UDISE code upon successful verification.
Important Notes for All
- Do not initiate a new request if the school is already in the UDISE+ database or has a pending request.
- Corrections must be made and resubmitted if any errors are identified at any stage.
- Admission under Section 12 of the RTE Act applies only to Private Unaided schools.
Documents Required
The following documents must be submitted along with the filled Form A02, depending on the school’s category and recognition status:
| School Category | Recognized Schools | Unrecognized Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Recognition Certificate | Govt. Notification |
| Upper Primary | Recognition Certificate | Govt. Notification |
| Secondary | Recognition Certificate and/or Affiliation Certificate | Govt. Notification and/or Affiliation Certificate |
| Higher Secondary | Recognition Certificate and/or Affiliation Certificate | Govt. Notification and/or Affiliation Certificate |
| Pre-Primary Only | Recognition Certificate | Govt. Notification |
- For Government Schools: Submit Govt. Notification and/or Affiliation Certificate (if applicable).
- For Non-Government Schools: Submit Recognition Certificate and/or Affiliation Certificate (if applicable).
- Ensure all documents are clear, legible, and properly attested.
Final Tips
- Double-check all details before submission to avoid delays.
- Keep copies of the submitted form and documents for your records.
- Contact your CRC or Block MIS for assistance if you’re unsure about any step.
