Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2023-24

January 3, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2023-24. It reported a decline in student enrolment for the academic year 2023-24. The total enrolment fell to 24.8 crore, a drop of over one crore compared to previous years. This decrease marks a notable shift from the stable enrolment figures of around 26 crore observed over the last four years.

Recent Enrolment Trends

In 2018-19, enrolment was recorded at 26.02 crore. This figure increased by 1.6% in 2019-20, reaching 26.45 crore. However, a slight decline occurred in 2020-21, followed by a minimal increase of 0.76% in 2021-22. The 2022-23 academic year saw enrolment drop to 25.18 crore, culminating in the current total of 24.8 crore for 2023-24. This represents a 6% decline from the 2018-19 figures.

UDISE+ System Enhancements

The UDISE+ system underwent revitalisation in 2022-23, which enabled the collection of data across more than 60 fields for each student. The system now includes voluntary collection of Aadhaar details to ensure the uniqueness of each student. By 2023-24, over 19.7 crore students had provided their Aadhaar numbers, enhancing data reliability.

Unique Student Identification

A unique educational ID (EID) has been created for every student within the UDISE+ portal. This initiative aims to eliminate duplicate or ghost entries, facilitating precise identification for various educational schemes. The introduction of unique identities for students and teachers allows for accurate verification of credentials, which is essential for benefit transfers associated with educational programmes.

Gender Disparities in Enrolment

The enrolment figures reveal a gender disparity. In 2018-19, 13.53 crore boys were enrolled, but this number decreased to 12.87 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a 4.87% drop. Similarly, girls’ enrolment fell from 12.49 crore to 11.93 crore, a decline of 4.48%. These trends indicate a concerning pattern in gender representation within the education system.

Regional Variations in Enrolment

Certain states have experienced more pronounced declines in student enrolment. Bihar’s enrolment dropped from over 2.49 crore in 2018-19 to over 2.13 crore, a decrease of over 35.65 lakh students. Uttar Pradesh’s enrolment also fell from 4.44 crore to 4.16 crore, a reduction of 28.26 lakh. Maharashtra recorded a decline of 18.55 lakh students, with enrolment falling from over 2.32 crore to 2.13 crore.

UDISE+ stands for Unified District Information System for Education Plus.
Aadhaar is a unique identification system in India.
Samagra Shiksha is an integrated scheme for school education.
EID refers to the Unique Educational ID for students.
MoE is the Ministry of Education in India.

Implications for Future Policies

The substantial drop in enrolment raises questions about the effectiveness of current educational policies and the need for targeted interventions. The data collected through UDISE+ will be crucial in informing future strategies aimed at improving student enrolment and retention rates across various states and demographics.

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