APAAR ID

APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry.
It is a unique, lifelong identification number for every student in India, created under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Purpose:

To track a student’s academic journey from pre-primary to higher education.
To digitally store and verify academic records like report cards, certificates, and achievements.
Linked to DigiLocker, where students can access their academic data securely.
Helps prevent fake academic certificates by acting as an official verification link.

Why is CBSE making APAAR ID mandatory for board exam registration?

The CBSE Governing Body approved this decision in June 2025.

Problem with Current System:

Student data (from Classes 9 & 11) and board exam candidate lists (Classes 10 & 12) aren’t connected to a common ID.
This causes data duplication, errors, and inconsistency in student records.

How APAAR Solves This:

Provides a standardized ID that will:
- Improve data accuracy
- Help in record verification
- Simplify administration and authentication

When will it be mandatory?

From the 2026 CBSE board exams (Class 10 & 12)
Students registering for Class 9 (2024–25) and Class 11 (2024–25) will be the first required to use APAAR ID for board registration.

How can a student get an APAAR ID?

Required Information:

Student’s name, date of birth, gender, photo
Aadhaar number for verification

Process:

Schools distribute consent forms to parents.
Parents provide the required data.
Data is uploaded and authenticated using Aadhaar.
APAAR ID is generated and linked to the student’s profile in DigiLocker.

Some schools, especially in Delhi, have already started the process as early as 2023.

Privacy & Security Concerns

Parents’ Concerns:

Risk of data leaks
Misuse of Aadhaar-linked information

Government’s Assurance:

Data is used only for educational purposes
Access limited to:
- UDISE+
- Scholarship databases
- Academic record systems
- Recognized educational/recruitment institutions
No third-party or commercial access is allowed

Source: INDIAN EXPRESS

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