Quick Summary
APAAR ID registrations have crossed 33.74 crore across India. Learn how to check your APAAR ID status, download the card through DigiLocker, understand the latest 2026 rules, and access the official portal.
Update: APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID registrations have crossed 33 crore on the official portal in 2026, with the Ministry of Education confirming 26.35 crore verified IDs in its 5 July 2026 factsheet. Here is what every student, parent, and school needs to check right now.
Live Count: 33.74 Crore Registered (as of 20 July 2026)
APAAR ID 2026 – Quick Summary
APAAR gives every student in India a unique 12-digit permanent academic ID under the Ministry of Education's 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative of NEP 2020. It links a student's school and higher-education records to DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) |
| Initiative | One Nation, One Student ID (NEP 2020) |
| Issuing Body | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| ID Format | 12-digit permanent academic ID |
| Total Registered | 33.74 crore (live portal count) |
| Verified IDs | 26.35 crore (official factsheet, 2 July 2026) |
| Linked Platforms | DigiLocker, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), UDISE+ |
| Official Portal | apaar.education.gov.in |
Source: Official APAAR portal (apaar.education.gov.in) live registration count, checked 20 July 2026; Ministry of Education / Press Information Bureau factsheet, 5 July 2026.
APAAR ID 2026 – Important Dates & Milestones
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| APAAR framework introduced under NEP 2020 | 2023 | Launched |
| 10 crore+ APAAR IDs created | 20 January 2025 | Milestone |
| 26.35 crore verified APAAR IDs (official factsheet) | 2 July 2026 | Milestone |
| 33.74 crore APAAR IDs registered (live portal count) | 20 July 2026 | New |
| UDISE+ 2026-27 data entry window (APAAR mandatory for all students) | June – 30 September 2026 | Ongoing |
APAAR ID 2026 – How to Generate or Check Your APAAR ID
- School Verification: Visit your school so the administration can verify your demographic details in the UDISE+ system.
- Parental Consent: For minors, parents must submit the consent form (voluntary) before an APAAR ID can be generated.
- Aadhaar Authentication: Identity is authenticated using the student's Aadhaar number and the name as per UDISE+ records, matched exactly.
- ID Generation: Once verified, the UDISE+ system generates the 12-digit APAAR ID against the student's Permanent Enrolment Number (PEN).
- DigiLocker Upload: The APAAR ID card is automatically pushed to the student's DigiLocker account under Issued Documents.
- Status Check: Ask your school to check the APAAR module on the UDISE+ portal, or log in to DigiLocker directly to view your card.
Live Count: 33.74 Crore Registered (as of 20 July 2026)
APAAR ID 2026 – Where It Is Mandatory
APAAR ID's requirement status now varies by board and entrance exam. Always confirm with the specific board or exam's own notification before applying, since rules can change each admission cycle.
| Board / Exam | APAAR ID Status (2026) |
|---|---|
| CBSE Class 10 & 12 Board Exam (LOC submission) | Mandatory — schools can submit LOC only for students with a valid APAAR ID |
| UDISE+ 2026-27 (Class 1-12 enrolment data) | Mandatory for every enrolled student |
| Maharashtra CET (MHT CET) 2026 | Mandatory as per the State CET Cell's official notice |
| JEE Main 2026 | Optional field, recommended by NTA |
| NEET (UG) 2026 | Field present in information bulletin — check current bulletin for final requirement |
APAAR ID 2026 – Official Links & Portal
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Check APAAR ID / Official Portal | apaar.education.gov.in |
| Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) | abc.gov.in |
| DigiLocker (view APAAR ID card) | digilocker.gov.in |
| UDISE+ Portal (school-level status) | udiseplus.gov.in |
APAAR ID 2026 – What the New Rules Mean for Students and Schools
The widening use of APAAR ID across UDISE+ enrolment, CBSE board exam LOC filing, and state entrance tests like MHT CET marks a shift from a voluntary academic identity project to something close to a functional requirement for most students in the schooling and exam system. For parents, the practical impact is simple: a student cannot get a smooth APAAR ID unless the name, date of birth, and Aadhaar details on file with the school match the student's Aadhaar record exactly. Mismatches — even a single-digit date error — are the single most common reason generation requests fail or get stuck in schools' UDISE+ dashboards.
For schools, the 2026-27 UDISE+ cycle adds a sequencing requirement: the previous academic year's Student Progression Module (promotions, attendance, and marks data) must be finalised before new APAAR ID entries or Class 1 admissions for 2026-27 can be processed. This is pushing many schools to clear pending data-entry backlogs earlier in the academic year than before, ahead of the 30 September 2026 freeze date.
On the student side, once an APAAR ID is generated it becomes a reusable digital reference for admissions, scholarships, credit transfer between institutions, and exam registrations — reducing the need to repeatedly submit physical marksheets or certificates. Parental consent remains mandatory for every minor, and the Ministry has stated that no student data beyond what already exists in UDISE+ is collected for APAAR. Families should still keep a copy of the signed consent form and verify the APAAR ID reflected in DigiLocker matches their child's actual academic records.
