Why Your School’s UDISE+ Status Shows as In Working

When the UDISE+ system shows a school status as “In‑Working”, it means the school profile or its data submission is still under processing. In other words:

The school’s profile may have been created but not yet fully verified or approved. The teacher‑module or facility data entry might be incomplete or awaiting validation. Some required validations or approvals (block, district or state level) are still pending.
So the school exists in the system, but the status hasn’t moved to “Active” or “Approved” yet.

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Why does this happen?

There are several common reasons why the status stays “In‑Working”:

The school submitted its profile or update but district/block MIS officer hasn’t yet verified it.

There are missing or mismatched details (e.g., school address, UDISE code, management type) that prevent approval.

The teacher or staff data entry linked to the school may be incomplete (for example: missing teaching staff list, missing qualifications).

The school may have just been newly added, and the workflow for approval is still going through the stages.

The module or data entry deadline may be approaching and the system is waiting for final “certify” action by the school.

What you should do — step‑by‑step

Here’s a friendly step‑by‑step checklist you can follow to move your school from “In‑Working” to “Approved/Active”:

1. Confirm your school’s basic details

Verify the school’s UDISE code, name, block, district, state and management type are correct.
Ensure the school profile in UDISE+ reflects the correct address and postal code, and the school is operational.
If any detail is wrong, raise the correction with your district MIS.

2. Check the data entry status

Log in to UDISE+ and check if the school’s data for infrastructure, teachers, staff, enrolment is completed.
Ensure that required fields (e.g., number of teachers, qualifications, classrooms, toilets) are filled out.
If there are errors or missing fields, the status will remain “In‑Working”.

3. Submit/Certify the data

Once you have entered all required information, make sure you click the “Submit” or “Certify” button (if applicable) so the system can move to the next stage.
Without certification, the workflow often stops at “In‑Working”.

4. Follow up with block/district MIS officers

Get in touch with your block or district MIS coordinator and inform them: “Our school is showing status ‘In‑Working’; please check the verification queue.”
Ask them to check if the profile is pending approval and whether there are any flagged errors or missing documents.
If flagged errors exist, correct them at your end and re‑submit.

5. Keep checking until status updates

After submission and verification, the status should change from “In‑Working” → “Active” or “Approved”.
If it remains “In‑Working” beyond a normal timeline (e.g., several weeks), escalate the issue to district/state MIS with evidence of submission.
Keep a record of usernames, dates of submission, screenshots of the status “In‑Working” for reference

Quick Tips & Reminders

Do it early:

Don’t wait until the deadline. Start the data entry and profile verification early so you’re not stuck at the last minute.

Keep backups

Save/export an offline copy of the data you entered in case you need to show proof of submission.

Check for errors:

Often tiny mistakes (typos in UDISE code, wrong block name, missing teacher numbers) delay approval.

Communicate:

Make sure the school head/principal is aware, and the MIS user knows you are waiting on approval.

Follow‑up:

If status stays “In‑Working” for too long, ask the service desk or MIS for the specific reason.

Accuracy counts:

The quality of your data entry affects how quickly the verification happens — accurate, complete data helps the workflow.

Why it matters

When your school remains in “In‑Working” status:

Some modules (like teacher staff entry, certifications, reports) may not be available or may not count toward the official year data.

The school may miss out on appearing in dashboards or getting timely resources or recognition.

Your staff data may be considered “pending” which might influence allocations or schemes.
By moving the status to “Active/Approved”, you ensure the school is properly counted, your data is complete, and you avoid last‑minute corrections.

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Mistake: Entering data but forgetting to hit “Submit” or “Certify”.
Solution: Always check the final action step and confirm status changes.
Mistake: Entering data but having inconsistent details (e.g., UDISE code entered incorrectly).
Solution: Double‑check critical details like UDISE code, school code, block/district.
Mistake: Submitting right before deadline and expecting instant approval.
Solution: Submit well ahead of time to give verification teams time to work.
Mistake: Not following up with MIS after submission.
Solution: Ask MIS about verification queue and any errors flagged; stay proactive.
Mistake: Assuming “In‑Working” means something is wrong‑ permanently.
Solution: It’s often just during approval; check the steps, follow‑up and wait. You Can Also Read: How to Handle Missing Schools in UDISE+ Teacher Module

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It means the school’s profile or data submission is in progress and has not yet been fully verified or approved.

You may be able to start, but certain modules or certifications may only become available once the status is approved.

It varies by state/district. If all data is correct and verification is smooth, it may be quick; if there are errors or backlog, it may take longer.

Follow up with your block or district MIS officer. Ask for the reason (e.g., missing information, flagged errors) and resolve quickly.

Possibly. If the school’s data isn’t fully approved by required deadlines, associated reports or scheme eligibility may get delayed.

Not necessarily. It’s part of the normal workflow: data entry → verification → approval. Just ensure you’ve done your part and follow up.

You should correct the mistake, save, re‑submit, and then track the status. The “In‑Working” state gives you the chance to fix before approval.

Final Words

If your school is showing status “In‑Working” in UDISE+, don’t panic. It likely means your profile is in the verification pipeline. Just follow through: confirm your details, complete your data entry, click submit/certify, and keep in touch with your MIS. With a little effort early on, you’ll make sure the status turns green and your school is fully part of the system.

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