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How to Create APAAR ID for Students 2026

Create APAAR ID - one student ID for life. Free, links all academic records.

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About This Guide

APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) is "One Nation One Student ID". Free, lifetime ID linked to Aadhaar. Stores all academic records: school, college, scholarships, certificates. Required for: school admission, scholarship, exam registration, education loan. Mandatory for new admissions from 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal
apaar.education.gov.in or via DigiLocker app.
Aadhaar Verification
Student Aadhaar, OTP-based verification.
For Under 18
Parent consent via parent's Aadhaar OTP.
Provide School Details
School/college name, class, year of admission.
Verify Details
System fetches from school records.
Generate APAAR
12-digit unique ID generated.
Download e-Card
PDF APAAR card downloadable.
Use for Admission
Quote APAAR ID at school/college admission.

Key Benefits

What Happens After Application?

12-digit APAAR ID generated. Use across all educational institutions for admission, transfer, scholarships, exams. All academic records auto-linked. Mandatory for new admissions in many states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Compulsory?
Yes for new school admissions in 2024-25 onwards. CBSE, NEET, JEE registrations need APAAR ID.
Multiple APAAR IDs?
No, only ONE APAAR per student (linked to Aadhaar). Lifetime ID. Cannot have duplicate.

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