What date format does UDISE+ accept?

UDISE+ accepts dates in DD-MM-YYYY format (e.g., 15-08-2015). Use hyphens (-), not slashes (/). The date picker automatically formats correctly, so prefer using it over manual entry.

Why is UDISE+ not accepting my mobile number?

UDISE+ requires 10-digit Indian mobile numbers starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9. Don't include +91 or 0 prefix. Avoid spaces, dashes, or special characters. Landline numbers are not accepted.

How to fix 'Invalid Aadhaar' error in UDISE+?

Aadhaar must be exactly 12 digits, no spaces or dashes. It cannot start with 0 or 1. Verify from physical Aadhaar card. If format is correct but still fails, the Aadhaar may be linked to another entry - check duplicate resolution guide.

UDISE+ Validation Errors Guide 2025 | Fix Form & Field Errors

📋 Quick Reference: Field Formats

Field	Correct Format	Example
Date of Birth	`DD-MM-YYYY`	15-08-2015
Aadhaar Number	`12 digits, no spaces`	234567891234
Mobile Number	`10 digits, starts with 6-9`	9876543210
Pincode	`6 digits`	110001
Email	`valid@email.com`	school@example.com
Name	`Letters & spaces only`	Rahul Kumar Singh
Year	`YYYY`	2025
Percentage	`0-100, up to 2 decimals`	87.50

👤 Personal Information Fields

📝 Name (Student/Teacher/Parent)

REQUIRED

Accepted Format

Alphabets and spaces only • Min 2, Max 100 characters

Only English alphabets (A-Z, a-z) and spaces allowed
No numbers, special characters, or punctuation
Minimum 2 characters, maximum 100 characters
Should match name on Aadhaar for verification

✅ Correct

Rahul Kumar
Priya Singh
Mohammed Abdul Rashid

❌ Wrong

Rahul123
Priya@Singh
R.K. Sharma

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using initials with dots (S.K. → Suresh Kumar)
Adding "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Dr." prefix
Using Hindi/regional language characters

📅 Date of Birth

REQUIRED

Accepted Format

DD-MM-YYYY (with hyphens)

Day: 01-31 (based on month)
Month: 01-12
Year: 4 digits (realistic birth year)
Use hyphen (-), NOT slash (/) or dot (.)
Date must be valid (no 31st Feb, etc.)

✅ Correct

15-08-2015
01-01-2010
31-12-2018

❌ Wrong

15/08/2015
2015-08-15
Aug 15, 2015

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using slashes instead of hyphens
YYYY-MM-DD format (ISO format not accepted)
Single digit day/month without leading zero (8 → 08)

🆔 Aadhaar Number

REQUIRED*

Accepted Format

12 digits • No spaces, dashes, or separators

Exactly 12 digits (no more, no less)
Cannot start with 0 or 1
No spaces, dashes, or any separators
Only numbers (0-9)
Must pass Verhoeff checksum validation

✅ Correct

234567891234
987654321098
567890123456

❌ Wrong

2345 6789 1234
1234-5678-9123
0234567891234

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Copying with spaces from Aadhaar card format
Starting with 0 or 1 (invalid Aadhaar)
Entering 11 or 13 digits by mistake

⚧ Gender

REQUIRED

Accepted Values

Male | Female | Transgender

Select from dropdown - don't try to type
Must match gender on Aadhaar
Transgender option available as per government norms

📞 Contact Information Fields

📱 Mobile Number

REQUIRED

Accepted Format

10 digits • Starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9

Exactly 10 digits
Must start with 6, 7, 8, or 9 (valid Indian mobile prefixes)
No country code (+91), no leading 0
No spaces, dashes, or brackets

✅ Correct

9876543210
7890123456
6789012345

❌ Wrong

+919876543210
09876543210
5432167890

📧 Email Address

OPTIONAL

Accepted Format

username@domain.extension

Must contain exactly one @ symbol
Valid domain after @ (gmail.com, yahoo.in, etc.)
No spaces anywhere in email
Standard email characters only

✅ Correct

school@gmail.com
principal_123@edu.in
contact@schoolname.org

❌ Wrong

school@gmail (no extension)
school gmail.com (no @)
school @gmail.com (space)

📍 Pincode

REQUIRED

Accepted Format

6 digits • Valid Indian PIN code

Exactly 6 digits
First digit: 1-9 (cannot be 0)
Must be a valid Indian PIN code
No spaces or dashes

✅ Correct

110001
400001
560001

❌ Wrong

011001 (starts with 0)
11001 (only 5 digits)
110 001 (has space)

📚 Academic & Category Fields

👥 Social Category

REQUIRED

Accepted Values

General | SC | ST | OBC

Select from dropdown only
Must match caste certificate category
Affects scholarship and RTE eligibility
Sub-caste selection depends on state list

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Selecting wrong category (verify from certificate)
Caste not matching category (SC caste under OBC)
Not selecting sub-caste when required

📖 Class/Grade

REQUIRED

Accepted Values

Pre-primary to Class 12 (as per school type)

Must be within school's recognized classes
Age must be appropriate for class
Primary (1-5), Upper Primary (6-8), Secondary (9-10), Sr. Secondary (11-12)

📊 Percentage/Marks

CONDITIONAL

Accepted Format

0.00 to 100.00 • Up to 2 decimal places

Range: 0 to 100
Maximum 2 decimal places
Use decimal point (.), not comma (,)
Don't include % symbol

✅ Correct

87.50
92
75.5

❌ Wrong

87.50%
87,50
105

💡 Tips to Avoid Validation Errors

📅 Use Date Picker

Always use the built-in date picker instead of typing dates manually to avoid format errors.

📋 Copy Carefully

When copying from documents, check for extra spaces or hidden characters that cause errors.

🔍 Verify Before Save

Double-check Aadhaar and mobile numbers before saving - errors here are hard to correct later.

📝 Keep Documents Ready

Have Aadhaar, birth certificate, and caste certificate open while entering data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the same data work in Excel but fail in UDISE?

Excel may display data differently than how it's stored. Dates especially can appear correct but have wrong underlying format. Use the official UDISE+ template and avoid copy-pasting formatted data.

Can I use regional language characters in name fields?

No, UDISE+ only accepts English alphabets in name fields. Transliterate names to English. For example, राहुल → Rahul.

What if student doesn't have mobile number?

Use parent/guardian's mobile number. At least one valid mobile number is required for each student record for communication purposes.

How to enter address with special characters?

Use only basic punctuation (comma, hyphen) in address. Avoid # @ & symbols. If building/street has special names, transliterate to English.

UDISE+ Validation Errors Guide

📋 Quick Reference: Field Formats

👤 Personal Information Fields

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

⚠️ Common Mistakes

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

⚠️ Common Mistakes

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

⚠️ Common Mistakes

📞 Contact Information Fields

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

📚 Academic & Category Fields

⚠️ Common Mistakes

✅ Correct

❌ Wrong

💡 Tired of Manual Data Entry?

💡 Tips to Avoid Validation Errors

📅 Use Date Picker

📋 Copy Carefully

🔍 Verify Before Save

📝 Keep Documents Ready

Frequently Asked Questions

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