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UDISE Plus Kerala 2026-27

Direct SDMS login for Kerala schools. Complete guide for Student Module (SDMS), Teacher Module, School Profile and APAAR ID. Login with your 11-digit UDISE code.

Quick Info
Type State
Capital Thiruvananthapuram
Districts 14
Schools (Approx.) 12,000+
SDMS State ID 132

UDISE Plus Kerala – All Module Login Links 2026-27

All modules use your school's 11-digit UDISE Code as username and the password from your Block MIS Coordinator. Click the module you need:

Not sure which module to open? For student data entry and APAAR ID, use Student Module (SDMS). For teacher qualifications and PEN, use Teacher Module.

How to Login to UDISE Plus SDMS – Kerala 2026-27

Follow these 7 steps to login to the Student Module (SDMS) for Kerala:

  1. Open Google Chrome on your computer or laptop
  2. Go to: SDMS Direct Login – Kerala (https://sdms.udiseplus.gov.in/p3/v1/login?state-id=132)
  3. The Kerala login page will open directly – no need to select your state again
  4. Type your school's 11-digit UDISE Code in the username field
  5. Enter your password (provided by your Block MIS Coordinator / BRC)
  6. Type the captcha code shown on screen carefully
  7. Click "Login" – your school's student data dashboard will open

About UDISE Plus in Kerala

UDISE Plus in Kerala covers all state-level school education data for 2026-27. All 12,000+ schools across 14 districts of Kerala that are registered with the government must submit annual data through the UDISE+ portal.

Every school in Kerala has been assigned a unique 11-digit UDISE Code. This code is the school's permanent identity in the national education system. It is used to login to all UDISE+ modules and to track school data every year.

The data submitted by Kerala schools is used by the Ministry of Education and the Kerala State Education Department to:

  • Allocate teachers and fill vacancies based on actual student enrollment
  • Distribute grants for school infrastructure improvements (classrooms, toilets, labs)
  • Plan Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) budget for Kerala
  • Track individual student progress through APAAR ID (Academic Aadhaar)
  • Ensure Mid-Day Meal (MDM) and other benefits reach every eligible student
  • Generate Kerala State Report Cards for policy decisions

UDISE Plus Data Entry – What Kerala Schools Must Fill in 2026-27

Schools in Kerala must fill four categories of data. The reference date is 30th September 2026 – all data must reflect the school's status as on that date:

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Student Data (SDMS)

Each student's General Profile (GP) – name, Aadhaar, class, gender. Enrollment Profile (EP) – category, marks. Student Facilities (SF) – books, uniform, MDM. APAAR ID generation is mandatory.

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Teacher Data

Teacher profiles with PEN number, qualifications (B.Ed/D.El.Ed), in-service training, appointment type (regular/contract/guest), subject taught and class assigned.

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School Infrastructure

Classrooms (good/needs repair), toilets for boys/girls, drinking water, electricity, boundary wall, ramp for disabled students, kitchen shed for mid-day meal.

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Digital Facilities

Computers, internet type, smart classroom, ICT lab, digital library, CCTV, solar power – all must be reported accurately to reflect the actual school situation.

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APAAR ID for Kerala Students – 2026-27

All schools in Kerala must generate APAAR IDs for every student through the SDMS portal. APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique academic identity number linked to the student's Aadhaar card. It is mandatory from 2026-27. After logging into SDMS, go to Student Facilities β†’ APAAR ID Generation to complete this for each student.

How to Generate APAAR ID β†’

School Education in Kerala – Overview for UDISE Plus 2026-27

Kerala stands as India's education model state with a remarkable literacy rate of 94% and a school network of 12,000+ institutions across 14 districts. The General Education Department, Kerala manages education from primary to higher secondary, with the state consistently ranking at the top of UDISE Plus data quality and submission indices. Kerala was among the first states to achieve near-100% APAAR ID seeding in government schools. For UDISE Plus 2026-27, Kerala schools must maintain this data quality standard at udiseplus.gov.in while implementing the new school resource optimization module.

94.0%
Literacy Rate
12,000+
Schools in UDISE+
14
Districts
Malayalam & English
Teaching Medium

Schools in Kerala fall under the General Education Department, Government of Kerala for administrative purposes. The secondary examination board is DHSE (Dept of Higher Secondary Education) & Kerala SSLC Board. All school-level data β€” student enrollment, teacher profiles, and infrastructure β€” is reported annually to the Ministry of Education through the UDISE+ portal.

Key Education Facts β€” Kerala in UDISE+ 2026-27

  • Kerala has 12,000+ schools across 14 districts β€” a compact but exceptionally high-quality school network with near-universal access and 100% primary completion rate
  • Kerala's literacy rate of 94% is the highest in India β€” the state uses UDISE Plus data not for basic access tracking but for advanced quality indicators like learning outcome trends
  • Kerala has a unique school complex system where higher secondary, secondary, and primary schools function as clusters sharing resources β€” complex data must be entered separately per school unit in UDISE+
  • The state's Hi-Tech School Programme has equipped 3,000+ government schools with smart classrooms and high-speed internet β€” ICT infrastructure data in UDISE+ reflects this advanced digitization
  • Kerala's KITE (Kerala Infrastructure & Technology for Education) manages the state's digital education ecosystem β€” KITE data feeds into UDISE+ ICT module automatically for government schools
  • The state has the highest girl-to-boy enrolment ratio in India at secondary level (102 girls per 100 boys) β€” UDISE+ gender-wise enrolment data from Kerala is a benchmark for other states
  • Kerala's school rationalization policy means some low-enrolment schools face closure β€” UDISE+ enrolment data is the primary metric for this rationalization process

UDISE Plus Kerala – State-Specific Data Entry Guide

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Kerala schools access UDISE Plus at udiseplus.gov.in. The General Education Department, Kerala achieves among the fastest UDISE Plus data submission completions in India, typically reaching 95%+ by November 30. Kerala's KITE provides technical support for ICT data entry through the Hi-Tech School Programme helpdesk. DEO offices in all 14 districts have designated UDISE+ nodal officers with direct contact details available on the education.kerala.gov.in portal.

Common Challenges – Kerala Schools

  • Kerala's school rationalization programme creates pressure to under-report enrolment for low-enrolment schools β€” heads of such schools must enter accurate data even if it triggers rationalization review
  • The school complex system requires careful coordination β€” when a higher secondary school and its feeder primary share a campus, both must be entered separately with linked UDISE Codes
  • Kerala's higher secondary schools (HSS) have different data requirements than secondary schools β€” HSS principals sometimes enter data in the secondary school module incorrectly
  • Private school fee data in UDISE+ is sensitive in Kerala due to the state's fee regulation court cases β€” private school managements are cautious about the fee module and sometimes leave it incomplete
  • Some Kerala schools benefit from NRI donations for infrastructure β€” donated infrastructure (classrooms, labs) must be reported in UDISE+ under the correct funding source to avoid double-counting with government grants

Data Entry Tips for Kerala Teachers

  • Kerala school heads should use the pre-verified KITE ICT data for the technology and digital infrastructure section in UDISE+ β€” KITE provides a pre-filled certificate for each Hi-Tech school
  • For school complexes, ensure each school within the complex has its own UDISE Code and enter data independently β€” do not consolidate complex data under one code
  • Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) should select "Higher Secondary" as school type in UDISE+ β€” do not select "Secondary" or data for Plus 1 and Plus 2 students will not be captured correctly
  • Kerala schools should update enrolment data with actual student count not the sanctioned intake β€” accuracy in enrolment data is critical for Kerala's school rationalization policy
  • For NRI-funded infrastructure, select "Community/Voluntary Organisation" as the source in the UDISE+ infrastructure funding section β€” not "Central Govt" or "State Govt" which would misattribute the source

Frequently Asked Questions – UDISE Plus Kerala 2026-27

The direct SDMS login link for Kerala is https://sdms.udiseplus.gov.in/p3/v1/login?state-id=132. It takes you directly to the Kerala-specific Student Module login page. Use your school's 11-digit UDISE code as the username.
Your username is your school's 11-digit UDISE Code. The password is assigned by your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC/CRC). If you don't have your password, contact your Block Education Office or District Education Officer in Kerala.
Approximately 12,000+ schools in Kerala are registered in the UDISE Plus system. This includes government schools, government-aided schools and private schools across all 14 districts.
Yes. APAAR ID generation is mandatory for every student in all Kerala schools from 2026-27. Schools must generate APAAR IDs for all enrolled students through the SDMS portal. Students without APAAR ID may face issues during data certification.
SDMS (Student Database Management System) is the student data portal at sdms.udiseplus.gov.in. Kerala schools use it to enter each student's General Profile (GP), Enrollment Profile (EP) and Student Facilities (SF), and to generate APAAR IDs. It is one of the most important modules of UDISE+.
Contact your Block MIS Coordinator (BRC) or District Education Officer in Kerala – they can reset your password. You can also try the "Forgot Password" option on the login page using your UDISE code and the registered mobile number.
The reference date is 30th September 2026. All data – student enrollment count, teacher count, and infrastructure status – must reflect the exact situation in the school as on September 30, 2026.
No. The Teacher Module has a separate link: udiseplus.gov.in/udiseteacher/. However, the username (11-digit UDISE code) and password are the same across all modules. Select Kerala from the state dropdown on that login page.

Essential UDISE Plus Guides for Kerala Schools

These step-by-step guides are specifically useful for Kerala school teachers and administrators completing UDISE Plus 2026-27 data entry. Click any guide to read the full article.

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UDISE Plus Login – All States & UTs

Select any state below to go to its direct SDMS login page and detailed guide: