January 22, 2026

UDISE Guide Check School Recognition, Teacher Stats & Facilities (Know Your School)

UDISE+ Guide: Check School Recognition, Teacher Stats & Facilities (Know Your School) description: "The ultimate 24x7 guide to UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education). Learn how to use the 'Know Your School' portal to check a school's UDISE Code, Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR), infrastructure status, and recognition validity." date: 2026-01-13 author: Resources Desk | Sansad Online tags: [UDISE+, Know Your School, School Report Card, RTE Act, Education Ministry, UDISE Code, Pupil Teacher Ratio, School Safety]

🏫 24x7 Resource: UDISE+ (The School Audit)

The Education Hub

Access the official report card of every school in India.

  • Official Portal: udiseplus.gov.in
  • Citizen Module: "Know Your School".
  • Key ID: UDISE Code (11 Digits).
  • Managed By: Department of School Education & Literacy (Ministry of Education).
  • Motto: "One Nation, One Student ID."
⚠️ PARENT WARNING: Many private schools claim to be "CBSE Affiliated" or "International" on their brochures, but in government records, they might just be "State Board Recognized" or, worse, "Unrecognized." If a school does not have a valid UDISE Code, your child's transfer certificate (TC) might be invalid in the future. Always check before you pay the admission fee.

Introduction: The "Aadhaar" of Schools

(Why You Need to Check This)

In India, education is a mix of Government, Aided, and Private players. To keep track of this chaotic system, the government created UDISE+.

It is a massive database covering over 15 lakh schools. Every year, every school principal is legally required to fill out a detailed "Data Capture Format" (DCF) listing everything:

  • How many teachers do you have?
  • Do you have a functional girls' toilet?
  • Do you have a ramp for disabled students?
  • How many students dropped out?

This data is not just for bureaucrats. It is open to the public via the "Know Your School" module.

For a parent, this is the ultimate fact-checker. If the prospectus says "1:20 Teacher-Student Ratio," but UDISE+ shows "1:60," you know they are lying. If they charge "Computer Fees" but UDISE+ shows "Functional Computers: 0," you have evidence to complain.

This "24x7 Resource Page" guides you through searching for your child's school, decoding the 11-digit UDISE code, and understanding the vital statistics of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

🔍 How to Search for a School

The portal is designed for transparency. You don't need a login ID.

Step 1: Access "Know Your School"

  • Go to: udiseplus.gov.in.
  • Click: Look for the "Know Your School" tab (usually in the header or as a colored tile).
  • Direct Link: src.udiseplus.gov.in (School Report Cards).

Step 2: Search Options

You can search in three ways:

  1. By UDISE Code: If you know the 11-digit number (e.g., 09150300402).
  2. By Name: Type "St. Mary" or "Delhi Public School."
  3. By Region: Select State -> District -> Block -> Village. This is useful to see all schools in your neighborhood.

Step 3: The Result Page

  • The portal lists the schools matching your query.
  • Status: Check the "School Status" column. It should say "Operational." If it says "Closed" or "Merged," do not admit your child there.
  • Action: Click on the "Report Card" button to download the PDF.

🔢 Decoding the UDISE Code

The 11-digit code is not random. It tells you the location.

  • First 2 digits: State Code (e.g., 09 for UP).
  • Next 2 digits: District Code.
  • Next 2 digits: Block Code.
  • Next 3 digits: Village/Ward Code.
  • Last 2 digits: School Sequence Number.
  • Why it matters: If a school moves to a new building in a different block but keeps the old UDISE code, it might be violating affiliation rules. The code is tied to the location.

📊 What to Check in the Report Card?

The PDF contains dozens of rows. Focus on these four "Red Flags."

1. Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)

  • The Rule: Under the RTE Act, the ideal ratio is 30:1 (Primary) and 35:1 (Upper Primary).
  • The Reality: Check the "Total Teachers" vs. "Total Enrollment" section.
  • Audit: If a school has 1,000 students and only 20 teachers (PTR 50:1), the quality of education is poor, no matter how shiny the building is.

2. Infrastructure (The "Functional" Trap)

  • The report lists facilities like Toilets, Drinking Water, and Electricity.
  • Look closely: Look for the word "Functional."
    • Total Toilets: 10.
    • Functional Toilets: 2.
    • This tells you the real story of hygiene in the school.

3. Safety Parameters

  • Does the school have a Boundary Wall?
  • Is there a Fire Safety Certificate?
  • Is the building Ramp Access enabled for disabled kids (CWSN)?
  • If these are marked "No," the school is compromising your child's safety.

4. RTE 25% Reservation Stats

  • Private schools must reserve 25% seats for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) students.
  • The report shows the number of "EWS Students Enrolled."
  • Use Case: If you are an activist, use this data to expose elite schools that show "Zero" EWS students despite taking government land.

🎓 The "National Student Registry" (PEN)

UDISE+ has now evolved to track individual students, not just schools.

  • PEN (Permanent Education Number): Every student entered in UDISE+ is assigned a unique PEN.
  • The "Drop-out" Tracker: If a student leaves School A in Bihar and joins School B in Delhi, the PEN tracks them. This prevents duplication (where a student is enrolled in two places to steal Mid-Day Meal money).
  • Parent Tip: Ask your school for your child's PEN. It will be required for future board exams and DigiLocker certificates.

🏛️ PM PM-SHRI Schools

You will notice a new tag on some schools: PM-SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India).

  • What are they? These are ~14,500 select government schools being upgraded with smart classrooms, labs, and sports facilities to serve as "Model Schools."
  • UDISE+ Role: You can filter the search to find PM-SHRI schools in your district if you want high-quality government education for free.

Your education audit toolkit:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. The school is not on UDISE+. Is it fake?

Most likely, yes.

  • Every recognized school (State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or IB) must have a UDISE Code.
  • If a school says "We are new, process is pending," ask for their provisional recognition letter. Without a UDISE code, they cannot legally issue a Transfer Certificate (TC) on the government portal.

Q2. Does UDISE+ cover Anganwadis?

No. Anganwadis (Pre-school/Nutrition centers) are covered under the Poshan Tracker (Ministry of WCD). UDISE+ covers formal schooling from Class 1 to 12 (and Pre-Primary sections attached to schools).

Q3. Can I edit the data if I see an error?

No. Only the School Principal or the Block Education Officer (BEO) can edit the data.

  • Action: If you see false data (e.g., report says "Library Available" but there is none), file a complaint with the District Education Officer (DEO) citing the UDISE Code. False reporting is a punishable offense.

Q4. Is teacher salary data available?

Generally, No. To protect privacy, individual salary data is usually not visible in the public module. However, the number of teachers and their qualifications (Graduate/Post-Graduate) are visible.

Q5. What is the difference between "Affiliation" and "Recognition"?

  • Recognition: Permission from the State Government to run a school (Safety, Land rules). Essential for UDISE+.
  • Affiliation: Tie-up with a Board (CBSE/ICSE) to conduct exams.
  • Note: A school can be Recognized but not Affiliated (e.g., a primary school). But it cannot be Affiliated without being Recognized.

Bookmark this page. Education is an investment; verify the asset before you invest your child's future.