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UDISE Plus Puducherry 2026-27

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

Quick Info
Type Union Territory
Capital Puducherry
Districts 4
Schools (Approx.) 600+
SDMS State ID 134

UDISE Plus Puducherry – 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 – Puducherry 2026-27

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

  1. Open Google Chrome on your computer or laptop
  2. Go to: SDMS Direct Login – Puducherry (https://sdms.udiseplus.gov.in/p3/v1/login?state-id=134)
  3. The Puducherry 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 Puducherry

UDISE Plus in Puducherry covers all UT-level school education data for 2026-27. All 600+ schools across 4 districts of Puducherry that are registered with the government must submit annual data through the UDISE+ portal.

Every school in Puducherry 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 Puducherry schools is used by the Ministry of Education 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 Puducherry
  • Track individual student progress through APAAR ID (Academic Aadhaar)
  • Ensure Mid-Day Meal (MDM) and other benefits reach every eligible student
  • Generate Puducherry State Report Cards for policy decisions

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

Schools in Puducherry 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 Puducherry Students – 2026-27

All schools in Puducherry 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 Puducherry – Overview for UDISE Plus 2026-27

Puducherry β€” India's unique French colonial heritage UT β€” has 600+ schools across 4 separate enclaves (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) managed by the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry. The UT has a literacy rate of 85.9% and a distinctive school system that includes French-medium LycΓ©e schools, Tamil Nadu Board-affiliated schools, and CBSE institutions. For UDISE Plus 2026-27, Puducherry schools must submit data at udiseplus.gov.in with accurate enclaves-wise classification and French school parameters.

85.9%
Literacy Rate
600+
Schools in UDISE+
4
Districts
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English & French
Teaching Medium

Schools in Puducherry fall under the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for administrative purposes. The secondary examination board is Tamil Nadu Board & CBSE (with French school legacy). 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€” Puducherry in UDISE+ 2026-27

  • Puducherry has 600+ schools across 4 non-contiguous enclaves β€” Puducherry and Karaikal (Tamil Nadu border), Mahe (Kerala border), and Yanam (Andhra Pradesh border) β€” each with different regional influences
  • Puducherry's literacy rate of 85.9% is among India's highest UTs β€” strong Tamil Nadu Board-aligned education in the Tamil-dominant enclaves and CBSE schools in the French Quarter
  • The UT has a unique French-medium school tradition β€” LycΓ©e FranΓ§ais de PondichΓ©ry is recognized by the Government of India and must be classified under a special foreign/heritage school type in UDISE+
  • Puducherry's 4 enclaves have different regional education influences β€” Mahe enclave schools follow Kerala's calendar and educational norms, while Yanam follows AP norms β€” all must be entered in UDISE+ with correct state-influence coding
  • The UT government provides free education up to Class 12 in government schools β€” enrolment data in UDISE+ is used to calculate the per-student cost of free education for UT budget planning
  • Puducherry has a high concentration of private English-medium schools catering to French Quarter professional families and the IT sector workforce
  • Under UDISE Plus 2026-27, Puducherry is targeting 100% APAAR ID seeding for all 70,000+ enrolled students β€” the UT's small school count makes comprehensive APAAR implementation feasible within one academic year

UDISE Plus Puducherry – State-Specific Data Entry Guide

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Puducherry schools access UDISE Plus at udiseplus.gov.in. The Directorate of School Education, Puducherry manages UDISE Plus data collection for all 4 enclaves. Each enclave has a Deputy Director of Education who coordinates data submission. Given the small school count, Puducherry achieves among the highest UDISE+ submission rates in India. The state helpdesk operates through the Directorate's MIS cell.

Common Challenges – Puducherry Schools

  • Puducherry's 4 non-contiguous enclaves create administrative complexity β€” schools in Mahe (surrounded by Kerala) must follow the Puducherry state education code but may have teachers trained under Kerala norms
  • The French-medium LycΓ©e school is difficult to classify in UDISE+ β€” it does not fit standard Indian school categories and requires special coordination with the Directorate for correct data entry
  • Enclave schools in Mahe and Yanam are physically surrounded by Kerala and Andhra Pradesh respectively β€” border students from adjoining states attending Puducherry enclave schools create cross-UT enrolment complexity
  • The private school sector in Puducherry's French Quarter has many high-fee schools that are cautious about disclosing income data in UDISE+ β€” fee transparency is a recurring compliance issue
  • APAAR ID for enclave students (particularly in Mahe where Kerala Aadhaar connections are common) requires coordination with Kerala's Aadhaar seeding records β€” cross-UT APAAR integration is needed

Data Entry Tips for Puducherry Teachers

  • Puducherry school staff must select the correct enclave district in UDISE+ β€” schools in Mahe should show "Mahe" not "Puducherry" as district; incorrect district causes grant allocation and census errors
  • For the LycΓ©e FranΓ§ais school, the Directorate of School Education has a specific UDISE+ classification guidance β€” request this from the MIS cell before data entry, as standard categories do not apply
  • Schools in Mahe enclave should enter data based on Puducherry education norms (not Kerala's) β€” school type, medium, and teacher qualification standards follow UT Puducherry rules regardless of geographic location
  • Use Tamil medium code for Tamil-medium schools in Puducherry and Karaikal enclaves, Malayalam medium for Mahe schools, and Telugu medium for Yanam schools β€” using a generic "South Indian Language" code is incorrect
  • Complete the APAAR ID bulk upload for all students β€” Puducherry's small school size (average 100–150 students per school) makes bulk APAAR seeding fast if Aadhaar records are in order

Frequently Asked Questions – UDISE Plus Puducherry 2026-27

The direct SDMS login link for Puducherry is https://sdms.udiseplus.gov.in/p3/v1/login?state-id=134. It takes you directly to the Puducherry-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 Puducherry.
Approximately 600+ schools in Puducherry are registered in the UDISE Plus system. This includes government schools, government-aided schools and private schools across all 4 districts.
Yes. APAAR ID generation is mandatory for every student in all Puducherry 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. Puducherry 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 Puducherry – 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 Puducherry from the state dropdown on that login page.

Essential UDISE Plus Guides for Puducherry Schools

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

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