For example: if first option Regular is selected then how can i get the value "1" and its text value "Regular" in views.py <form method = "post" action = "{% url 'index' %}"> {% csrf_token %} <select name = "drop1" > <option value="1">Regular</option> <option value="2">Medium</option> <option value="3">Large</option> </select> <input type = "submit" value="Submit"> Continue reading...