Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India

About Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India

• The UDISE+ 2025-26 report presents the status of school education in India and provides data on teachers, enrolment, retention, infrastructure, and other key school education indicators.
• Released by:  It is released by the Union Ministry of Education.
• Key Highlights:
  • Increase in Teachers: The number of teachers increased by 8.3% compared to 2022-23, improving teacher availability.
  • Improved Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR): The PTR improved to 10, 12, 17, and 21 at the foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary levels respectively, which is better than the NEP recommended ratio of 30:1.
  • Better Student Retention and Lower Dropouts: Between 2024-25 and 2025-26, dropout rates declined to 1.8% at the preparatory level and 7.0% at the secondary level, while retention improved at the middle and secondary stages.
  • Higher Enrolment and Transition: The secondary Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increased from 68.5% to 71.7%, and transition rates improved across all major stages of schooling.
  • Fewer Single-Teacher and Zero-Enrolment Schools: Single-teacher schools declined by around 3%, while zero-enrolment schools reduced by around 29%.
  • Improved Digital and Basic Infrastructure: Schools with computer access (69.9%), internet connectivity (67.4%), and basic infrastructure such as electricity, drinking water, toilets, handwashing facilities, libraries, and ramps with handrails recorded improvements.
  • Greater Female Representation: Women formed 54.9% of the teaching workforce, while girls’ enrolment increased to 48.4% in 2025-26.

About Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+)

• UDISE+ is an educational management information system under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
• Central Data Platform: It enables recognised schools to record and submit real-time data on infrastructure, students, and teachers from pre-primary to higher secondary levels.
• Validated Information: The submitted data is verified by officials at block, district, state, and national levels to ensure credible information.
• Unique School Identification: Every onboarded school receives a unique 11-digit UDISE code and login credentials for real-time data entry and modification.
• Integrated Modules: UDISE+ manages school profile and facilities, student records through the Permanent Education Number, and individual teacher and non-teaching staff profiles.