UDISE Plus (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is India's national education data platform run by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Launched in 2018-19, it replaced the older DISE system and helps schools update school infrastructure, student enrollment, and teacher profiles digitally.

How to login to UDISE Plus 2026-27?

Open Google Chrome and go to udiseplus.gov.in. Click 'Login for All Modules', select your state, then choose the module (Student/Teacher/School Profile). Enter your 11-digit UDISE Code as username, enter the password provided by your Block MIS Coordinator, fill the captcha, and click Login.

What is SDMS login in UDISE Plus?

SDMS (Student Data Management System) is the Student Module of UDISE+. Schools use it to enter individual student data including name, Aadhaar number, class, and APAAR ID. Login is available at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in with state-specific links.

Is APAAR ID mandatory in 2026-27?

Yes, from 2026-27 every student in India must have an APAAR ID. It is now mandatory for student data entry in the UDISE+ Student Module (SDMS).

What is the username for UDISE Plus login?

The username for all UDISE+ modules is your school's 11-digit UDISE Code. The password is provided by your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC/CRC).

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UDISE Plus vs DISE – Key Differences & What Changed in 2026-27

📅 April 4, 2026 ✍️ UDISE Plus Team ⏱ 6 min read 🔄 Updated: April 2026

📋 Table of Contents (click to collapse)

What was DISE?
What is UDISE Plus?
Main Differences Between DISE and UDISE Plus
Why the Old DISE System was Replaced
What UDISE Plus Added That DISE Did Not Have
How UDISE Code Changed from DISE Code
Benefits of UDISE Plus Over DISE
Evolution: From DISE to UDISE to UDISE Plus
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What was DISE?

DISE stands for District Information System for Education. It was the system used before UDISE Plus to collect education data from schools across India.

DISE was started in the 1990s by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA). Every year, schools would fill paper forms - or simple computer forms - with information about their students, teachers, and buildings. This data was collected at the district level and sent to the national government.

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DISE in Simple Words DISE was like a yearly school survey - "How many students? How many teachers? How many classrooms?" - but collected at the school level, totaled at district level, and published nationally. No individual student tracking existed.

What is UDISE Plus?

UDISE Plus (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the modern, digital replacement of DISE. It was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2019-20 and has been improved every year since.

UDISE Plus is not just a survey system - it is a comprehensive education management platform with separate modules for students, teachers, schools, and reporting. The "Plus" means it goes far beyond what DISE ever did.

Main Differences Between DISE and UDISE Plus

Feature	Old DISE	UDISE Plus 2026-27
Student Tracking	Aggregate numbers only	Individual student records with APAAR ID
Teacher Tracking	Aggregate count only	Individual teacher profiles with PEN
Data Entry Method	Paper forms / Basic computer	Fully online portal with validation
Identity Verification	None	Aadhaar-based verification
Real-time Access	Not available	Available 24/7 online
Report Generation	Annual printed reports	On-demand online reports in PDF/Excel
Data Modules	Single school form	5 separate modules
Fake Entry Prevention	Minimal	Strong - Aadhaar + multiple verifications

UDISE Plus vs DISE comparison chart 2026-27 — UDISE Plus 2026-27 is far more advanced than the old DISE system in every way

Why the Old DISE System was Replaced

DISE had several major problems that made it unreliable:

Paper-based: Data was collected on paper, leading to transcription errors when entered into computers
Aggregate only: Only total counts were collected - no way to verify if individual students actually existed
Ghost students possible: Schools could inflate enrollment numbers to get more mid-day meal funding
No real-time data: Data was 1-2 years old by the time it was published nationally
No individual teacher records: Could not track a teacher's career across multiple schools
Limited reporting: Fixed annual reports only - no custom or on-demand reports

What UDISE Plus Added That DISE Did Not Have

SDMS (Student Database Management System): Individual student profiles for every student
APAAR ID: Permanent 12-digit academic ID for every student linked to Aadhaar
Teacher Module with PEN: Individual teacher profiles with Permanent Education Number
School Profile Module: Detailed online form replacing paper forms
Report Module: On-demand report generation at all levels
Multi-level certification: School → Block → District verification chain
Data quality index: Scoring system to measure data accuracy by state/district

How UDISE Code Changed from DISE Code

One thing that stayed the same from DISE to UDISE Plus is the 11-digit school code structure:

Feature	DISE Code	UDISE Code
Number of Digits	11	11 (same)
Structure	State+District+Block+Cluster+School	Same structure
Existing Schools	Had DISE code	Kept same code in UDISE+
New Schools	-	Get code in UDISE+ system

Benefits of UDISE Plus Over DISE

Government can verify actual student attendance vs enrollment - not just numbers
Dropout tracking is accurate - APAAR ID shows if student appeared in any other school
No ghost teachers - every teacher must have an Aadhaar-verified PEN
Real-time reports - education ministry can see data any time during the year
Better resource allocation - correct student count means correct grant amounts
Students benefit - APAAR ID gives students a permanent academic record accessible through DigiLocker

Evolution: From DISE to UDISE to UDISE Plus

Period	System	Key Feature
1995 – 2012	DISE	Paper-based aggregate data collection
2012 – 2019	UDISE	Unified online system - still aggregate data
2019 – 2024	UDISE Plus	Added SDMS for student-level tracking
2025 – 2026-27	UDISE Plus (Advanced)	Mandatory APAAR ID + AI validation + better integration

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most common questions people ask about UDISE Plus vs DISE – Key Differences & What Changed in 2026-27.

1. What is DISE in education?

DISE stands for District Information System for Education. It was the old system used before UDISE+. Schools would fill paper forms every year with data about their infrastructure, enrollment, and teachers. The data was collected district-wise and sent to the national level.

2. When was DISE replaced by UDISE Plus?

DISE was gradually replaced by UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education) around 2012-2013. Then UDISE was upgraded to UDISE+ (UDISE Plus) in 2019-20. The new UDISE Plus system introduced student-level tracking through SDMS.

3. What does the "Plus" in UDISE Plus mean?

The "Plus" in UDISE Plus refers to the additional capabilities beyond the original UDISE system. These include: Student-level individual tracking (SDMS), APAAR ID for students, PEN for teachers, real-time online data entry, and improved data validation and reporting.

4. Is DISE still used anywhere?

DISE is no longer used. All states and UTs have migrated to UDISE Plus. However, historical DISE data (from before 2019-20) is preserved and can be accessed through the UDISE+ portal for comparative studies and research.

5. Were DISE codes kept the same in UDISE Plus?

Yes. Most schools kept the same 11-digit code from DISE to UDISE to UDISE Plus. The code structure (state + district + block + cluster + school) remained the same. New schools registered after 2019 got codes in the UDISE Plus system directly.

6. What is the biggest improvement in UDISE Plus over DISE?

The biggest improvement is individual student tracking. In DISE, only aggregate numbers were collected (total students in Class 3, etc.). In UDISE Plus (through SDMS), each individual student has their own record with Aadhaar, APAAR ID, and detailed profile.

7. Did DISE have a student module?

No. DISE did not have a student-level module. It only collected aggregate enrollment counts per class and gender. UDISE Plus introduced the Student Database Management System (SDMS) which tracks each individual student.

8. Was teacher data tracked in DISE?

DISE collected aggregate teacher data (number of male/female teachers, qualification count) but not individual teacher profiles. UDISE Plus introduced the Teacher Module with PEN numbers for individual teacher tracking.

9. Is UDISE Plus data more accurate than DISE data?

Yes. UDISE Plus data is significantly more accurate because: (1) Online entry has built-in validation, (2) Aadhaar verification prevents fake entries, (3) Multiple levels of verification (school → block → district) and (4) Automatic cross-checks between modules.

10. What happened to old DISE data?

Old DISE data was archived and is available for research and historical analysis. Some states migrated old paper-based DISE records into the UDISE+ digital system. However, student-level tracking only exists from the UDISE+ era onwards.

✅ Conclusion

UDISE Plus is a massive improvement over the old DISE system. DISE collected school-level aggregate data - UDISE Plus tracks individual students and teachers with unique IDs. DISE was paper-based in many areas - UDISE Plus is fully digital. The addition of SDMS for student-level tracking, APAAR ID for students, and PEN for teachers has made Indian education data one of the most comprehensive in the world. Today in 2026-27, UDISE+ stands as a modern, technology-driven education management system.