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UDISE Plus SARAL Student Portal 2026-27 – Complete Guide
📋 Table of Contents (click to collapse)
- What is SARAL Portal?
- How SARAL Connects with UDISE Plus
- States Using SARAL for Student Data
- How to Login to SARAL Portal
- Key Features of SARAL Student Portal
- How to Enter Student Data in SARAL
- SARAL vs SDMS – Key Differences
- Common SARAL Portal Issues and Solutions
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is SARAL Portal?
SARAL stands for Systematic Administration & Reporting Advancement for Learning. It is a student data management system developed at the state level, most prominently used in Haryana.
SARAL is a comprehensive education management portal that handles student enrollment, attendance, academic records, teacher data, and school information - all in one system. Think of it as a state-level version of the national SDMS portal, but with more features tailored to the specific needs of that state.
State-Level System
SARAL is primarily used in Haryana. If you are in another state, check with your District Education Officer whether your state has a similar state-specific portal or whether you should use the central SDMS at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in.
How SARAL Connects with UDISE Plus
SARAL and UDISE Plus are two separate systems, but they share data:
- Schools in Haryana enter student data in SARAL (not in SDMS directly)
- SARAL syncs or exports this data to the national UDISE+ database
- The Ministry of Education receives the data through this integration
- National UDISE+ reports include this data from SARAL-using states
States Using SARAL for Student Data
| State | Portal | Relationship with UDISE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana | SARAL (state portal) | Data synced with UDISE+ |
| All Other States | Central SDMS | Direct entry in UDISE+ SDMS |
| Some states have MIS | State MIS portals | Data exported to UDISE+ |
Check Your State
If you are outside Haryana, use the central SDMS at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in. Using the wrong portal may mean your data doesn't reach the national database.
How to Login to SARAL Portal
For Haryana schools:
- Go to the official Haryana education department website
- Find the SARAL login option
- Enter your school's UDISE Code as username
- Enter your password (provided by Block Education Office)
- Enter captcha and click Login
- You will see the school dashboard with student and teacher management options
Key Features of SARAL Student Portal
- Student Enrollment: Add new students, promote existing students, manage dropouts
- Attendance Tracking: Daily attendance recording for students and teachers
- Academic Records: Class-wise marks and progress tracking
- Scheme Benefits: Track mid-day meal, books, uniforms, scholarships
- APAAR ID: Generate and manage student APAAR IDs
- Teacher Data: Teacher attendance, training, and profile management
- Reports: Generate school, block, and district-level reports
How to Enter Student Data in SARAL
The student data entry process in SARAL is similar to SDMS:
- Login to SARAL with school UDISE code
- Go to Student Management
- For new students: Click "Add Student" and fill all details
- Enter Aadhaar number and generate APAAR ID
- Fill class, section, and facilities information
- For promoted students: Use the class promotion feature
- Save all data and submit before the state deadline
SARAL vs SDMS – Key Differences
| Feature | SARAL | SDMS (Central) |
|---|---|---|
| Managed By | State Government (Haryana) | Ministry of Education (Central) |
| Used In | Haryana mainly | All other states |
| Attendance Tracking | Yes (built-in feature) | Limited |
| Marks/Results | Yes | No (only enrollment) |
| APAAR ID | Yes (Aadhaar-based) | Yes (Aadhaar-based) |
| UDISE+ Sync | Through data export | Direct national database |
Common SARAL Portal Issues and Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Cannot login to SARAL | Check UDISE code and password; contact Block Education Office |
| Student data not syncing to UDISE+ | Check if state data export to UDISE+ is complete; contact State MIS Officer |
| APAAR ID not generating | Verify Aadhaar name and DOB match; re-authenticate |
| Portal is slow or not loading | Try in morning hours; use Chrome browser; clear cache |
| Old student data missing | Contact District Education Office - data may need to be migrated |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most common questions people ask about UDISE Plus SARAL Student Portal 2026-27 – Complete Guide.
SARAL stands for Systematic Administration & Reporting Advancement for Learning. It is a student data management system used in some states (notably Haryana and a few others) that manages student enrollment, academic records, and school data at the state level.
SARAL is not directly part of UDISE Plus - it is a state-level system. However, data from SARAL is synced or integrated with the national UDISE+ database. Schools in SARAL-using states enter data in SARAL, and it gets reflected in UDISE+.
Haryana is the most prominent state using SARAL for student data. Some other states have similar state-specific portals. Most other Indian states use the central SDMS portal at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in for student data entry.
The Haryana SARAL portal for schools is accessible through the Haryana education department's official website. Contact your Block Education Officer for the exact login URL and credentials if you are in Haryana.
In states using SARAL, APAAR ID generation may be integrated within the SARAL portal. The process involves Aadhaar authentication, similar to SDMS. Check with your District MIS Officer for the exact process in your state.
SARAL manages: Student enrollment and profile data, Academic performance records, Attendance tracking, Teacher information, School infrastructure data, and Scheme benefits for students. The scope varies by state.
If your state does not use SARAL, use the central SDMS portal at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in for student data. Most states use SDMS. Only a few states have their own separate portals like SARAL.
In states like Haryana, SARAL replaces SDMS for day-to-day data entry. The national data is still synchronized with UDISE+ database. Schools in those states don't need to separately log into SDMS.
SARAL login credentials (username and password) are provided by the State or District Education Department. In Haryana, school UDISE code is commonly used as the identifier. Contact your Block Education Officer for exact login details.
In most cases, if your state uses SARAL, the data sync happens automatically. However, you may still need to login to UDISE Plus portal for specific tasks like downloading reports or accessing teacher module. Check with your state MIS Officer.
✅ Conclusion
SARAL is a state-level student management system used in some states like Haryana that works alongside or in place of the central SDMS. If your state uses SARAL, student data is entered there and then synced with the national UDISE+ database. Always check which portal is applicable in your state. The rules for data accuracy, APAAR ID generation, and submission deadlines remain the same whether you use SDMS or SARAL.