School Module
UDISE Plus School Directory & User Management Module 2026-27 – Full Guide
📋 Table of Contents (click to collapse)
- What is UDISE Plus School Directory Module?
- Who Uses the School Directory Module?
- How to Login to School Directory Module
- How to Search a School in the Directory
- What Information is in the School Directory?
- What is User Management in UDISE Plus?
- How to Add or Reset a User in User Management
- When to Use School Directory vs Report Module
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is UDISE Plus School Directory Module?
The UDISE Plus School Directory Module is like a phone book - but for schools. It is a searchable list of all schools registered in the UDISE+ system across India.
Using this module, you can find any school by its name, UDISE code, district, or block. It shows the school's basic information: name, address, management type, UDISE code, and registration status.
School Directory URL
Access the School Directory & User Management Module at: udiseplus.gov.in/ud/
Who Uses the School Directory Module?
| User | What They Do in This Module |
|---|---|
| Block MIS Coordinator | Manage school user accounts, reset passwords, register new schools |
| District Education Officer | Search and verify schools in the district, monitor registration status |
| State MIS Officer | View all schools in the state, manage district-level access |
| School Headmaster | View their own school's directory entry (read-only) |
How to Login to School Directory Module
- Open browser and go to udiseplus.gov.in/ud/
- Enter your login credentials (Block/District level ID and password)
- Enter captcha and click Login
- The School Directory dashboard will open
- You can now search schools or manage user accounts
How to Search a School in the Directory
- Login to the School Directory at udiseplus.gov.in/ud/
- Look for the "Search School" option
- Enter one or more search filters: School Name, UDISE Code, District, Block
- Click Search or Find
- A list of matching schools will appear
- Click on any school name to view its full directory details
Search Tip
If you do not know the full school name, search by district and block to get a list of all schools in that area. You can then find your school from the list.
What Information is in the School Directory?
- School Name: Official registered name
- UDISE Code: 11-digit unique school identifier
- State / District / Block / Village: Location details
- School Management Type: Government / Private Aided / Private Unaided
- School Category: Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary
- Recognition Status: Recognized, Unrecognized, Closed, Merged
- Established Year: Year the school was started
- Contact Information: Phone number and email (if available)
What is User Management in UDISE Plus?
User Management is the section inside the School Directory Module where Block and District officers manage login access for schools. Without proper user management, schools cannot login to enter their data.
| Action | Who Does It |
|---|---|
| Create new school login | Block MIS Coordinator |
| Reset school password | Block MIS Coordinator |
| Create block-level login | District Education Officer |
| Reset block coordinator password | District MIS Officer |
| Assign roles (data entry / certifying) | Block or District Officer |
How to Add or Reset a User in User Management
For Block MIS Coordinators - follow these steps to reset a school's password:
- Login to the School Directory/User Management module
- Go to the "User Management" section
- Search for the school using UDISE code or school name
- Click on the school - you will see the user account details
- Click "Reset Password"
- Enter a new password and confirm it
- Click Save - inform the school of the new password
When to Use School Directory vs Report Module
| Situation | Module to Use |
|---|---|
| Find basic info about a school (name, address, UDISE code) | School Directory |
| Reset or create a school's login password | User Management (within School Directory) |
| Download school's enrollment or infrastructure report | Report Module |
| Register a new school and assign UDISE code | School Directory (District level) |
| View school's teachers, students, facilities data | Report Module |
| Mark a school as closed or merged | School Directory (District level) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most common questions people ask about UDISE Plus School Directory & User Management Module 2026-27 – Full Guide.
The School Directory Module is a searchable database of all schools registered in the UDISE+ system. You can search any school by name, UDISE code, district, or block to find its basic information and current registration status.
The School Directory and User Management module is accessible at udiseplus.gov.in/ud/. It can also be reached through the main portal by selecting your state and clicking on the School Directory option.
Block MIS Coordinators, District Education Officers, and State MIS Officers can use the School Directory Module. School headmasters generally cannot edit data in this module but can view their school's directory entry.
User Management is the section where Block or District officers can create, edit, or reset login access for schools. If a school forgets its UDISE+ password, the Block MIS Coordinator uses User Management to reset it.
Yes, new school registration and UDISE code assignment is done through the School Directory/User Management module by District or Block level officers. A new school cannot register itself - it needs the Block or District MIS officer to do it.
School Directory shows basic registration information (name, address, management type, UDISE code) and is used mainly for search and administrative purposes. School Profile Module is where schools enter detailed infrastructure, enrollment, and facilities data each year.
A Block MIS Coordinator can create new school user accounts, reset passwords for schools in their block, assign roles, and manage data entry access. They are the main support contact for schools having login problems.
Go to udiseplus.gov.in/ud/ and search by school name and district/block. The school's 11-digit UDISE code will appear in the search results. You can also visit our UDISE Code Finder article for step-by-step guidance.
A school cannot be simply deleted. If a school has closed or merged with another, it must be properly marked as "Closed" or "Merged" through the correct procedure. This is done by District officers, not schools themselves.
School Directory is for searching school information and managing user access at administrative level. School Management (or School Profile Module) is for schools to enter their annual data like enrollment, teachers, and infrastructure.
✅ Conclusion
The UDISE Plus School Directory Module is a very useful tool for Block and District education officers. It helps you find any school in your area quickly, check their UDISE details, and manage user access. User Management ensures that the right people have access to enter and verify school data. Always keep user access records updated and remove access for staff who have transferred or retired.