Source: PIB
Why in News?
The Union Ministry of Education released the UDISE+ Report 2025-26 on 7 July 2026. It is India’s largest school education database.
What is UDISE+?
- Full Form: Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+)
- Launched: 2018-19 (successor to UDISE)
- Under: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education
- Type: Online Education Management Information System (EMIS)
- Coverage: All schools from Pre-primary to Class 12
- Purpose:
- Collect school education data
- Help in policy making
- Monitor schemes like Samagra Shiksha and PM POSHAN
Key Highlights of UDISE+ Report 2025-26
| Parameter | Key Facts (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Schools Covered | 14.67 lakh |
| Teachers | 1.03 crore |
| Students | 24.72 crore |
| Teacher Strength | Increased by 8.3% since 2022-23 |
| Impact | Improved Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) across all school stages |
Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)
| Level | PTR |
|---|---|
| Foundational | 10:1 |
| Preparatory | 12:1 |
| Middle | 17:1 |
| Secondary | 21:1 |
NEP 2020 Benchmark: 30:1
Exam Point: All stages perform better than the NEP target.
Key Indicators of UDISE+ Report 2025-26
| Indicator | 2025-26 Status |
|---|---|
| Dropout Rate (Preparatory) | 1.8% (Declined) |
| Dropout Rate (Secondary) | 7.0% (Declined) |
| Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) – Secondary | 71.7% (Up from 68.5%) |
| Women Teachers | 54.9% |
| Girls’ Enrolment | 48.4% |
| Schools with Computer Facility | 69.9% |
| Schools with Internet Connectivity | 67.4% |
| Basic Facilities Available | Electricity, Drinking Water, Functional Toilets, Handwashing Facilities (available in most schools) |
| Aadhaar-Seeded Students | 90.2% |
| Student Identification | Every student has a Unique Educational ID (EID) |
Practice MCQs
Q1. With reference to the UDISE+ Report 2025-26, consider the following statements:
- It was released by the Union Ministry of Education on 7 July 2026.
- It covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students.
- It is one of the world’s largest school management information systems.
- It is prepared by NITI Aayog.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None
(Statement 4 is wrong; UDISE+ is prepared by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education — NOT NITI Aayog.)
Q2. With reference to Pupil-Teacher Ratios (PTRs) per UDISE+ 2025-26, consider the following pairs:
- Foundational — 10.
- Preparatory — 12.
- Middle — 17.
- Secondary — 30.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None
(Pair 4 is wrong; PTR at Secondary is 21 — NOT 30. In fact, 30:1 is the NEP 2020 BENCHMARK; India’s actual PTR at all 4 stages is BETTER than this benchmark.)
Answer Key
- (c) — Statement 4 wrong: UDISE+ by Ministry of Education, not NITI Aayog.
- (c) — Pair 4 wrong: Secondary PTR is 21, not 30 (30 is NEP benchmark).
