If you are studying in India, you should consider making an APAAR ID card. You may wonder why the APAAR ID card. APAAR ID card helps you store all your acedemic data, such as rewards, degrees, scholarships, and other credits digitally. Continue reading to know:

• What is APAAR ID card?
• How to make APAAR ID card?
• Benefits of APAAR ID card and more. 

APAAR ID Card Overview

APAAR ID Full Form

The full form of APAAR ID is the ‘Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry’. The Government of India launched the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) to issue the APAAR ID cards. This card serves as an education ecosystem registry, referred to as an ‘EduLocker.’

What Is APAAR ID For Students?

The Ministry of Education and the Government of India launched the APAAR ID card, a digital ID card, as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to create unique ID numbers for school students across India. It is also known as the ‘One Nation One Student ID Card’. 

It is beneficial for all students as their complete academic data, such as rewards, degrees, scholarships, and other credits, will be transferred digitally to the APAAR ID. This digital ID card is for students studying in private and government schools or colleges across India. The schools and colleges will give this card to each student enrolled from pre-primary to higher education.

The APAAR ID card is a lifelong ID number that tracks students’ academic journey and achievements and makes transfer from one school to another easier. It aims to enable students to collect their academic credits, degrees and other information online. The APAAR card will be in addition to the already existing Aadhaar ID of the students. 

The APAAR card will contain the unique 12-digit APAAR number, a unique identification number, using which students can avail of all the benefits and store academic records conveniently. The One Nation One Student ID Card will also be linked to the Aadhaar card number of the children. The APAAR ID is a significant step towards an organised and accessible academic experience for students.  

Benefits of APAAR ID Card

• Lifelong Identification: The APAAR ID card is a lifelong identification number for students, allowing them to easily track their academic progress and achievements seamlessly.
• Digital Academic Record Storage: The APAAR ID card will digitally store student data in one place, such as learning outcomes, exam results, report cards, health records, and co-curricular achievements like Olympiad rankings and specialized skill training.
• Academic Record Tracking: The APAAR number will track the academic records of students of all age groups, including school, degree college, junior college, and post-graduation.
• Simplified School Transfers: It will simplify the student transfer process from one school to another as it contains the student's complete academic data, making admissions across the country hassle-free.
• Dropout Tracking and Reconnection: It helps track students dropping out so the government can reconnect them with educational activities.
• Centralised Academic Data: The APAAR ID will centralise academic data, including scholarships, degrees, rewards, and other student credits.
• Direct Link with ABC Bank: The APAAR ID will be directly linked with the ABC Bank, ensuring completed course credits are reflected automatically and are valid across universities in India.
• Credit Score for Education: The credit score generated through the APAAR ID can be used for higher education or university entrance exams.
• Comprehensive Student Information: The APAAR card contains detailed student information such as name, address, date of birth, gender, photo, sports activities, education loans, scholarships, and awards.
• DigiLocker Integration: Students will automatically get a DigiLocker account created through their APAAR ID.
• Access to Government Benefits: Students can receive government scheme benefits directly through the APAAR ID card.

How to Make APAAR ID?

Here are the steps to make APAAR ID card:

Step 1: Visit the school of the students.
Step 2: Fill up the parental consent form and submit to the school.
Step 3: The school will verify the student’s identity.
Step 4: The UDISE system will generate the APAAR ID against PEN ID of the student.
Step 5: Once verified, the APAAR ID is created and added to student's DigiLocker account.

APAAR ID Consent Form

Schools and colleges can register the names of their students for APAAR ID cards only after obtaining the parents’ consent. The consent of parents whose children will be applying for the APAAR ID card is mandatory since the APAAR ID card will contain personal details of the children, such as blood group, weight, height, etc. 

Schools can provide the APAAR ID consent form to parents who have agreed to apply for an APAAR ID card for their children. Parents can also download the form from the official website, fill out the form, and submit it to the schools. The form will act as a permission letter from the parents. Parents also have the option to withdraw their consent at any time.  

How to Fill APAAR ID Consent Form?

Below is the process for filling out the APAAR ID consent form:

Step 1: Visit the official APAAR website.
 Step 2: Scroll down and click on the ‘Resources’ section.
 Step 3: Click on the download icon next to ‘APAAR Parental Consent Form (English)’.
 Step 4: Fill out the required details on the form.
 Step 5: Submit the completed form to your child's school.

APAAR ID Registration Online

Students must have a valid Aadhaar card to register for APAAR ID. They must also create an account on DigiLocker, which will be used for e-KYC. After obtaining the parent’s consent, the schools will proceed to register and create the APAAR ID card. The students can access APAAR ID through DigiLocker website or the Academic Bank of Credits portal.

Through DigiLocker 

Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker website.
Step 2: Click ‘Login/ Register’ and enter your mobile number, address, and Aadhaar card details to create a DigiLocker account.
Step 3: Log in to your DigiLocker account using your credentials.
Step 4: Click on ‘Search Documents’ and search for ‘Academic Bank of Credits’.
Step 5: Click on ‘APAAR/ ABC ID Card’ option.
Step 6: Enter your personal and academic details, tick the consent and click ‘Get Document’.
Step 7: Once you submit the form, your APAAR ID card will be generated.
Step 8: Click on ‘Issued Documents’ and click on the download icon against the ‘APAAR/ ABC ID Card’ to get your APAAR ID Card. 

Through Academic Bank of Credits Portal

Step 1: Visit the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) website.
Step 2: Click on ‘My Account’ and select the ‘Student’ option.
Step 3: Click ‘Sign up’ and enter your mobile number, address, and Aadhaar card details to create a DigiLocker account.
Step 4: Log in to your DigiLocker account using your credentials.
Step 5: When prompted, select ‘I agree’ to give consent for sharing your Aadhaar card details with ABC for KYC verification.
Step 6: Enter your academic details, such as your school or university name, class, course name, etc.
Step 7: Once you submit the form, your APAAR ID card will be generated.

Details Required for APAAR ID Card

Below details are required to create APAAR ID Card:

• UDISE+ Student ID (PEN)
• Student’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile Number
• Mother’s Name
• Father’s Name

APAAR ID Card Download

The students can download the APAAR card after doing the APAAR card registration. Follow the below steps 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 click the ‘APAAR Card Download’ option.
Step 3: Your APAAR card will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Download’ or ‘Print’ option.
Step 5: Your APAAR card will be downloaded successfully.

Status of APAAR ID Card

Students can check the status of APAAR ID card by asking their school authorities. Once the APAAR ID is created, they can download it from the ‘Issued Documents’ section of their DigiLocker account. 

The APAAR ID card records a student's educational history, allows school transfers, and safely stores retrievable records on DigiLocker. It records course credits and provides access to government benefits through integration with an ABC account. The Ministry of Education guarantees that data is secure and only used for education.