Permanent Education Number (PEN) Mandatory for Smooth Student Transitions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy | Permanent Education Number (PEN) made mandatory for students from the academic year 2024-25. |
| Authority | Union Ministry of Education, implemented through the UDISE+ portal. |
| Objective | Simplify and streamline the process of students' transition between schools. |
| Coverage | 14.89 lakh schools, 95 lakh teachers, and 26.5 crore children. |
| Key Features | 1. Unique identification number (PEN) for every student. 2. Digitized data transfer during school changes. |
| SMS Alerts | Parents to receive SMS alerts or welcome messages post-transfer. |
| Documents Needed | Child ID (Aadhaar) and PEN required for transitions; documents digitized from Class 1 onwards. |
| Digilocker Accounts | Officials instructed to open Digilocker accounts for all students from Class 1. |
| Deadline for Transitions | April 23 for District Education Officers (DEOs) to complete student transitions. |
| Approval Timeline | Private unaided schools' recognition/renewal applications to be processed within 30-50 days. |