Prerna Portal Session Change 2026-27 Guide

The Prerna Portal is a vital tool for managing student data, school records, and academic progress in Uttar Pradesh’s government schools. With the beginning of the new academic year, schools often need to update student records to reflect the new session, which includes promoting students to the next grade and ensuring their records are in line with the new academic year (2026-27).

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In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process for updating the session in the Prerna Portal for the 2026-27 academic year.

Step 1: Log in to the Prerna Portal

The first step to change the session for students is to log into the Prerna Portal.

Visit the official Prerna Portal website.
Enter your username and password. If you do not have login credentials, please contact your school head or the district education office to obtain access.

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Step 2: Navigate to the Session Change Section

Once logged in, follow these steps:

From the dashboard, locate the “Student Management” or “Academic Management” section.
In the dropdown menu, look for the “Session Change” or “Session Update” option (depending on your role).
Click on this option to open the Session Change interface.

Step 3: Select the Students for Session Change

After entering the Session Change section, you will need to select the students whose sessions need to be updated.

Search for students
Use filters such as class, Aadhaar number, or name to find the list of students who are promoted to the next grade in the 2026-27 academic session.

Select the students
Choose the students who need to be moved to the next academic session (i.e., from Grade 1 to Grade 2, Grade 2 to Grade 3, etc.).

Step 4: Update the Session Details

Once the students are selected, you need to update the session details:

Enter the new session

In the session dropdown menu, select 2026-27 as the new session.

Grade/Standard Update

Update the new grade or class the student will be in for the new academic year.

Promotion Status

Mark the students as “Promoted” or “Transferred” if applicable.

Date of promotion

Ensure that the date of promotion (the first day of the new academic session) is filled correctly.

Step 5: Verify Student Details

Before finalizing the session change, verify that all the student details are correct:

Ensure the name, class, and unique student identifier (e.g., Aadhaar number) are accurate.
Double-check that the session year is updated to 2026-27 and that the student’s grade is updated as per the promotion.

Step 6: Submit the Session Change Request

After verifying all the details:

Submit the session change for each selected student. Once submitted, the student’s records will be updated in the system for the new academic session.
You will receive a confirmation message or notification on the portal indicating the success of the session change.

Step 7: Generate Updated Records

After the session change is successfully submitted, you may need to generate updated records for the students:

Student’s New Report Cards: If required, generate new report cards or academic progress certificates for the students in their new session.

Transfer Certificates (if applicable): If a student has transferred to a new school, make sure to generate the Transfer Certificate (TC) and update the student’s status accordingly.

Step 8: Review and Archive Records

Once all the students are promoted to the new session, review the records to ensure that:

All promoted students are correctly marked with the new session year and grade.
Students who have left or transferred are properly recorded in the Transfer section, if applicable.
Archive the previous academic year’s records as necessary for record‑keeping and compliance.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Session Change Not Reflecting Immediately

Sometimes, the session change might not appear immediately on the dashboard due to a data sync issue. Refresh the portal or try logging out and logging back in. If the issue persists, contact technical support.

Incorrect Grade Selection

If you mistakenly selected the wrong grade, you can correct this by going back to the Session Change section and updating the grade for the affected student.

Transfer Students Not Updating

If a student has transferred to another school and their status isn’t reflecting properly, check their transfer status under the Student Transfer section. Update their status as necessary.

Bulk Session Changes

If you are dealing with a large number of students, make sure to use bulk upload options or consult the district education office for assistance if the portal’s bulk upload feature isn’t working.

FAQs

No, you can only change the session for students who are still enrolled. If a student has left, they need to be marked as “Transferred” or “Discharged”.

It is recommended to update the session details before the start of the academic year to ensure smooth transitions for students and accurate reporting for the school.

No, the session change process is typically tied to promotion. If a student is not promoted, they will not be updated to the next session.

Depending on the portal’s functionality, you may have the option to bulk update students in the Session Change section.

If the session is incorrect, you can correct it by revisiting the Session Change section and selecting the correct session year and grade.

Conclusion

Changing the session for students in the Prerna Portal is an essential task at the start of each academic year to ensure proper record‑keeping and progress tracking. By following this guide, you can ensure a smooth and efficient session change process for all students.

If you encounter any issues during the update, don’t hesitate to reach out to the technical support team or your district education office for assistance.