Understanding Required Fields
UDISE+ has over 200 data fields. Not all are mandatory. This guide lists the essential required fields that must be filled for successful submission.
School Profile (Required)
| Field Name | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| School Name | Text | As per official records |
| UDISE Code | 11 digits | Pre-filled, cannot edit |
| School Category | Dropdown | Primary/Upper Primary/Secondary/Higher Secondary |
| Management Type | Dropdown | Govt/Private/Aided |
| Year of Establishment | Year (YYYY) | When school started |
| State/District/Block | Dropdown | Usually pre-filled |
| Pin Code | 6 digits | School location pincode |
Infrastructure (Required)
- Total Classrooms: Number of teaching rooms
- Drinking Water: Yes/No with source type
- Toilets: Boys, Girls, CWSN toilet count
- Electricity: Available or not
- Playground: Yes/No
- Boundary Wall: Complete/Partial/None
Teacher Data (Required)
- Teacher Name: Full name as per records
- Qualification: Academic and professional
- Appointment Type: Regular/Contract/Part-time
- Date of Joining: In current school
- Classes Taught: Which classes they teach
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Enrollment Data (Required)
- Class-wise enrollment: For all classes offered
- Gender breakdown: Boys/Girls/Transgender
- Category breakdown: SC/ST/OBC/General
- CWSN Students: Children with special needs count
Optional But Recommended
These fields are not mandatory but filling them improves your school's data quality:
- School Email and Website
- Principal/HM Contact Number
- GPS Coordinates
- Individual student Aadhaar numbers
- Teachers' Aadhaar numbers
- Extra-curricular facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
The system will not allow form submission. You'll see an error message highlighting the missing field.
Yes. The Ministry updates the DCF format annually. Some fields may become mandatory or optional.
In the online portal, required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*). Check before filling.
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Checklist
Use this as a pre-submission checklist
- School Profile Complete
- Infrastructure Data
- All Teachers Added
- Enrollment Data
- Facilities Section