The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report reflects continued progress towards a more inclusive school education system. 

Notably, girls accounted for 48.4% of total student enrolment, indicating a balanced gender distribution across schools. Women also continued to play a significant role in the teaching workforce, constituting 54.9% of all teachers.

The social composition of school enrolment remained broad-based and representative. Students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs) accounted for the largest share at 44.9% of total enrolment, followed by the General category (27.5%), Scheduled Castes (17.7%), and Scheduled Tribes (10%).

Together, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students comprised 27.7% of total enrolment, reflecting sustained efforts to promote equitable access to school education.

This commitment to inclusivity also extends to Children with Special Needs (CWSN), a demographic comprising 57.16% boys and 42.84% girls. Collectively, this data highlights India's dedication to advancing inclusive education through accessible infrastructure, specialised support services, and equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Infrastructure Development

The UDISE+ 2025–26 report highlights significant strides in modernising school infrastructure to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning. On the digital front, the proportion of schools equipped with computers increased to 69.9%, and internet connectivity rose to 67.4%, expanding opportunities for technology-enabled education.

Basic infrastructure in schools also recorded steady gains with the availability of:

• Electricity in 95% of schools
• Safe drinking water in 99.5% of schools
• Girls’ toilets in 98.5% of schools
• Boys’ toilets in 97.2% of schools
• Handwashing facilities in 96.9% of schools
• Libraries in 90.5% of schools
• Rainwater harvesting in 29.9% of schools
• Ramps with handrails in 58.2% of schools.

Together, the expansion of these digital and physical facilities reflects a sustained commitment to improving accessibility, inclusivity, and the overall quality of India's educational landscape.

Decoding Progress: Key Takeaways from UDISE+ 2025–26

The UDISE+2025–26 report reflects continued progress in strengthening India's school education system through improved access, equity, quality, and infrastructure. The new report highlights key gains in teacher availability, favourable pupil–teacher ratios, student retention and transition, gender parity, social inclusion, digital readiness, and school infrastructure, underscoring sustained efforts to improve educational outcomes across the country.

As a comprehensive national database, UDISE+ continues to enable evidence-based planning, informed policymaking, and effective monitoring of the school education sector. Its findings reaffirm the steady progress towards the vision of the NEP 2020 to create an equitable, inclusive, technology-enabled, and learner-centric education system.