The Census 2027 process will allow citizens to submit their household details online through a self-enumeration system from June 16 to June 30, 2026.
The Census 2027 exercise will introduce a self-enumeration facility, allowing individuals to submit their household information online between June 16 and June 30, 2026.
This digital option enables citizens to complete the process before census officials visit their homes, making data collection more efficient and convenient.
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As part of Census 2027, the government has introduced a self-enumeration facility that allows individuals to submit their family details online before officials visit their homes. This option will be available from June 16 to June 30, 2026.
The process is designed to make data collection faster and more efficient, with most users expected to complete it within 15–20 minutes.
What is self-enumeration
Self-enumeration is an online system where households can directly provide their demographic and socio-economic details through an official portal. This reduces the need for manual data collection and helps streamline the census process.
How to register online
To complete self-enumeration, users need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official portal: https://se.census.gov.in
- Select your state
- Register using the head of the family’s name and mobile number
- Use one mobile number per household
- Verify registration through OTP
- Choose your preferred language (cannot be changed later)
Filling the census form
After registration:
- Mark your house location accurately on the map using the red marker
- Answer all census-related questions carefully
- Review the information before final submission
- Submit the form online
What happens after submission
Once the form is successfully submitted:
- You will receive an 11-digit self-enumeration ID (SE ID) starting with “H”
- This ID must be shared with census officials during their visit
- It will be used to digitally verify your submitted information
Important deadline to remember
The self-enumeration facility will only be available until June 30, 2026. Those who do not complete the process within this window will have their information collected directly by census officials during field visits.
The digital self-enumeration system is part of a broader effort to modernise the census process in India. It aims to improve accuracy, reduce paperwork, and make participation more convenient for citizens.
Published: 21 Apr 2026, 02:45 pm IST
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