What is a UDISE Code?

A UDISE code is an 11-digit number that every school in India has. It is the school's official identity in the national education system. No two schools have the same UDISE code.

UDISE stands for Unified District Information System for Education. When a school registers with the government, it gets this code. Administrators use the code to login to the UDISE+ portal and for all government records.

Why Do You Need to Find Your UDISE Code?

• Login to UDISE+ portal: Your UDISE code is the username for all UDISE+ modules
• Government forms: Many education department forms ask for your UDISE code
• Grant applications: School grant applications require the UDISE code
• Inspections: Education officers use UDISE code to find and verify school data
• Student records: When students transfer, you need the UDISE code of both the old and new schools

Method 1: Find Using UDISE Plus Portal

The easiest online method to find your UDISE code:

1. Open browser and go to udiseplus.gov.in
2. Click on "Report Module" or go to udiseplus.gov.in/udisereport/
3. Look for a "School Search" or "School Report" option
4. Enter your State, District, Block from the dropdowns
5. Enter your school name in the search box
6. Click Search - the page will show your school along with its UDISE code

Method 2: Find from School Documents

The education office prints your school's UDISE code on these official documents:

• School Recognition Certificate - issued by District Education Office
• Annual Data Collection Form - filled every year for UDISE survey
• School Inspection Report - given by block or district inspectors
• Grant Letters - government letters about Composite School Grant, etc.
• Mid-day Meal Records - official government MDM documents

Method 3: Ask Block Education Officer

If you cannot find the code online or on documents:

1. Visit or call your Block Education Office (BEO)
2. Tell them your school's name and village/town name
3. Ask for the UDISE code - they have a list of all schools in the block
4. Also ask your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC/CRC) - they have all UDISE+ data

Method 4: Search on UDISE Plus Report Module

1. Go to udiseplus.gov.in/udisereport/
2. Select State → District → Block from dropdowns
3. Choose "School List" or "School Search"
4. Enter school name in the search field
5. The school list will show all schools with their 11-digit UDISE codes
6. Find your school and note down the code

How to Read and Understand Your UDISE Code

A UDISE code has a specific structure. Here is an example: 09 24 06 012 03

Part	Digits	Meaning	Example
State Code	First 2 digits	Which state the school is in	09 = Uttar Pradesh
District Code	Digits 3-4	Which district	24 = Lucknow
Block Code	Digits 5-6	Which block	06 = a block in Lucknow
Cluster Code	Digits 7-9	Which cluster/village group	012
School Code	Last 2 digits	School serial number	03

What to Do If UDISE Code is Wrong or Missing

• If your UDISE code shows a wrong school name—report it to the District Education Officer
• If your school is not in the UDISE database—contact the Block MIS Coordinator for registration
• If your school has two different codes—contact the district office to merge or correct the record
• If you entered a wrong UDISE code in a form—cross-verify it using the portal before submitting

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most common questions people ask about UDISE Code Finder 2026-27 – How to Find Your School's UDISE Code.

1. What is a UDISE code?

UDISE code is an 11-digit unique identification number which the department awards to every school in India. It stands for Unified District Information System for Education code. Every school registered with the government has its own UDISE code.

2. How many digits is the UDISE code?

A UDISE code is exactly 11 digits long. It cannot be more or less than 11 digits. The administration structures the code as: 2 digits for state + 2 digits for district + 2 digits for block + 3 digits for cluster + 2 digits for school.

3. Where can I find my school's UDISE code online?

You can find your school's UDISE code on the UDISE Plus Report Module at udiseplus.gov.in/udisereport/ by searching the school name and district. You can also find it on the School Directory at udiseplus.gov.in/ud/.

4. Can I find UDISE code by school name?

Yes. Go to the UDISE Plus Report Module or School Directory and enter your school name along with state and district. The search results will show all matching schools with their UDISE codes.

5. What if my school does not have a UDISE code?

If your school does not have a UDISE code, it means the school is not yet registered in the national education database. Contact your Block Education Officer or District Education Officer to register the school and request a UDISE code.

6. Is UDISE code the same as DISE code?

DISE code was the old system. UDISE code replaced it with the launch of UDISE+. In most cases, the department carried forward old DISE codes to the UDISE+ system with some modifications. If you have an old DISE code, verify the current UDISE code through the portal.

7. Can two schools have the same UDISE code?

No. Every UDISE code is unique. No two schools in India can have the same UDISE code. If you see a duplicate, it is a data entry error and you should report it to the District Education Officer.

8. Where is the UDISE code printed on school documents?

The UDISE code usually appears on the school recognition certificate, annual data collection form, school inspection reports, and any official correspondence from the District Education Office. It may also be on government school grant letters.

9. What is the format of UDISE code?

The UDISE code format is: [2 digits State][2 digits District][2 digits Block][3 digits Cluster][2 digits School]. For example, if the code starts with 09 it is Uttar Pradesh; 27 is Maharashtra; 08 is Rajasthan.

10. I lost my UDISE code. What should I do?

If you lost your UDISE code, search for it on the UDISE Plus Report Module or School Directory using your school's name and location. If not found, contact your Block MIS Coordinator or Block Education Officer - they have records of all schools' UDISE codes in the block.