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How to Generate APAR ID Academic Permanent Account Register 2026
APAR ID - 12-digit student academic ID. Lifetime credentials. Aadhaar-based. Free.
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⏱️ 15-30 mins
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About This Guide
Academic Permanent Account Register (APAR) - 12-digit unique student ID under National Education Policy 2020. Lifetime academic credentials repository: marks, certificates, degrees. Free at apaar.education.gov.in. Aadhaar-based. Voluntary but encouraged. School + college both linked.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian student
- School/College/University enrolled
- Aadhaar mandatory
- Indian citizen
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.
- Aadhaar
- School/College ID
- Mobile registered
- Photo
- Email
- Parental consent (under 18)
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.
Visit Portal
apaar.education.gov.in.
Verify School/College
Auto-fetch.
Personal Details
Auto from Aadhaar.
Parent Consent (under 18)
Online OR offline.
Submit
12-digit APAR ID generated.
Save APAR ID
Lifetime use.
Credit Bank
NCrF (National Credit Framework) integration.
Marks/Certificates Auto-Added
Schools/colleges upload.
DigiLocker Sync
Documents stored.
Key Benefits
- Lifetime academic ID
- Free
- Aadhaar e-KYC
- Marks repository
- DigiLocker integration
- Universal acceptance
- NEP 2020 aligned
- Multi-degree linkage
- Cross-institution
- Career portfolio
What Happens After Application?
12-digit APAR ID immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
School not on APAR?
Most CBSE/ICSE/State boards on it. Some private smaller schools may take time. Encourage school to join.