APAAR ID Card – Student Identity in India

How Does the APAAR ID Card Help Students?

The Ministry of Education launched the APAAR ID card, a digital ID card for students enrolled in private and government institutions or universities across India. The APAAR ID card allows students to access their academic credits, degrees, and other information online.

The APAAR ID card is a permanent ID number that tracks student's academic progress, achievements and facilitates transfer from one institution to another. This card will be distributed by schools and institutions to all students enrolled in pre-primary to higher education. The APAAR card will be issued in addition to the student's existing Aadhaar ID.

Students can download their APAAR cards after completing the enrollment process. The APAAR card will contain the unique 12-digit APAAR number, which students can use to access all benefits and maintain academic data. The One Nation One Student ID card will also be connected to the children's Aadhaar card numbers. The APAAR ID is a big step towards a more coordinated and accessible academic experience for students.

APAAR ID Consent Form

Schools and collage can register students for APAAR ID cards Only with parental approval. Because the APAAR ID card will contain the children's personal information, including blood group, height, weight, and other details, so this consent is necessary.

Parents who wish to apply for their children's APAAR ID cards can get the consent form from the school. The form is also available for parents to download from the official website, complete the form, and send to the school. This document represents the parents' consent. Parents have the right to revoke their consent at any moment.

Steps to Fill the APAAR ID Consent Form

Follow the steps mentioned below for filling out the APAAR ID consent form:

• Visit the official APAAR portal at https://apaar.nic.in. 
• Navigate to the “Resources” section. 
• Locate and download the “APAAR Parental Consent Form (English)”.
• Fill in all required details accurately, including student and parent/guardian information.
• Submit the completed form to your school or the relevant educational institution as instructed. 

How to Register for the APAAR ID Card Online?

To register for APAAR ID, students must have a valid Aadhaar card and create an account on DigiLocker, which will be used for e-KYC. Schools and colleges must start the registration for APAAR ID cards for their students only after obtaining the parent's consent.

Follow the steps mentioned below to register for APAAR Id card:

Step 1: Visit the Academic Bank of Credit's (ABC Bank) website.

Step 2: Click on 'My Account' and then 'Student'.

Step 3: To create a DigiLocker account, click 'Sign up' and input your cellphone number, address, and Aadhaar card details.

Step 4: Log in to your DigiLocker account using the credentials.

Step 5: DigiLocker will ask for your permission to share the Aadhaar card information with ABC for KYC verification. Choose 'I agree'.

Step 6: Enter academic information such as the name of the school or university, the class or course, and so on.

Step 7: Once you submit the form, the APAAR ID card will be generated.

How to Download the APAAR ID Card?

Follow the steps mentioned below to download APAAR ID Card:

Step 1: Log in to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) website.

Step 2: On the dashboard, locate and select the 'APAAR card download' option.

Step 3: The APAAR card will display on the screen.

Step 4: Select the download or print option.

Step 5: The APAAR card will be downloaded.

Advantages of the APAAR ID Card

The various advantages of APAAR ID Card are mentioned below:

1. The APAAR ID serves as a lifelong unique identity number for students, enabling them to track their academic progress and achievements throughout their education. 

1. The APAAR system records academic data across all levels, including school, junior college, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. 

1. It digitally stores student data in one secure location, including learning outcomes, examination results, report cards, co-curricular achievements, Olympiad rankings, and skill certifications. 

1. Helps monitor students who drop out, allowing authorities to support their reintegration into educational programs. 

1. Facilitates smooth transition between institutions, as all academic records are readily available, simplifying admissions to new schools or colleges anywhere in India. 

1. Provides digital centralization of academic credentials, including scholarships, degrees, awards, and certificates, making them verifiable and accessible. 

1. Enhances transparency and accessibility, giving students, schools, and government bodies accurate information about name, date of birth, gender, photo, sports activities, scholarships, awards, and other credentials.