APAAR, short for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, is a unique ID for students in India. The Ministry of Education calls it One Nation One Student ID. Schools across the country have been creating APAAR IDs for students. Here is what parents and students should know.
What is APAAR ID
APAAR ID is a 12 digit number that stays with a student from school to higher education and beyond. It is meant to store and track academic records, such as marks, certificates, credits and achievements, in one digital place.
Why it was introduced
The idea comes from the National Education Policy 2020, which called for a seamless system to track learning and allow easy movement between schools, boards and colleges. APAAR is linked with:
- DigiLocker: academic documents linked to the APAAR ID can be stored and accessed digitally.
- Academic Bank of Credits (ABC): credits earned in higher education are recorded, which helps in multiple entry and exit options.
- UDISE+: the school education data system.
Benefits
- One ID for all academic records across life.
- Easier transfer between schools and states.
- Digital marksheets and certificates, reducing the risk of loss or forgery.
- Smoother admission to colleges and use of credits.
- Records of scholarships, sports and co curricular achievements.
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How it is created
APAAR IDs for school students are usually created through the school:
- The school shares details from its records on the UDISE+ system.
- Parents give consent, as required for minors, often through a consent form.
- The student’s details are verified with Aadhaar based authentication.
- The APAAR ID is generated and becomes visible in the student’s DigiLocker account.
College students can create their APAAR or ABC ID on the Academic Bank of Credits portal or DigiLocker.
Is it mandatory
The Ministry of Education has described APAAR as voluntary, with parental consent required for minors. Some institutions and exam bodies have started asking for it for certain processes, so check with your school or board.
Privacy
The ministry has said that data is shared only with the student’s consent and that students or parents can withdraw consent. Data is meant to be shared only with authorised education bodies.
Tips for parents
- Make sure the student’s name and date of birth match in school records and Aadhaar.
- Keep a note of the APAAR ID once created.
- Log in to DigiLocker to see the linked records.
Bottom line
APAAR ID is a lifelong digital academic ID for students. It can make records and admissions simpler, and it is created through schools with parental consent.
Source / स्रोत: APAAR, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, DigiLocker
