The United District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is India’s largest Management Information System for school education, developed by the Ministry of Education. It provides reliable data on schools, teachers, enrolment, and infrastructure across the country. This article explains UDISE+, its objectives, working mechanism, validation process, and key highlights of the UDISE+ Report 2023-24. It also discusses enrolment trends, gender and minority representation, and gaps in school infrastructure. The concept of a Management Information System (MIS) is clearly explained for conceptual clarity. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC, State PCS, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams under Education, Social Sector, Governance, and Current Affairs sections.
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+)
What is UDISE+?
UDISE+ is one of the largest Management Information Systems (MIS) in India, launched by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education. It covers over 14.72 lakh schools, 98.08 lakh teachers, and 24.80 crore students.
Key Features
- Online portal for data on schools, teachers, enrolment, and infrastructure
- Data collected through Data Capture Format (DCF)
- Each school has a unique login ID
- Data entered by Head Teacher/Head Master
- Three-level verification: Block/Cluster → District → State
- Final approval by State Project Director (SPD)
UDISE+ is the only pan-India, officially certified database for school education.
Highlights of UDISE+ Report 2023-24
- Total enrolment: 24.8 crore students
- Boys: 51.9%, Girls: 48.1%
- Minority enrolment: ~20% (Muslims form the largest share)
- Decline of over 1 crore students compared to previous year
- Only 57.2% schools have computers, 53.9% internet, and 52.3% ramps
What is a Management Information System (MIS)?
A Management Information System (MIS) is a systematic method of collecting, processing, and presenting data to support planning, decision-making, and administration using technology.
