What Is an APAAR Card for Students and How to Generate It?

The APAAR card, introduced by the Government of India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to provide a unique identity number to students across the country. The full form of APAAR is Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. This initiative helps track students' academic progress and ensures a smooth transition between educational institutions.

The APAAR ID card, also referred to as the ‘One Nation One Student ID’, is designed to digitally store and transfer a student’s academic data. This includes achievements such as degrees, awards, scholarships, and credits. The APAAR ID is linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank), which functions as an educational ecosystem register.

The APAAR ID card serves as a permanent academic identity for students, linking their academic achievements across various levels. Whether in school, college, or postgraduate education, the card maintains a record of grades, degrees, scholarships, and other credits. Additionally, it aids students when they move from one institution to another, ensuring that their academic data follows them, thus simplifying the admission process.

This card will be issued to all students, including those enrolled in both government and private institutions. The card, which will be issued alongside the student's Aadhaar ID, includes a unique 12-digit number that grants access to all academic records.

Educational institutions must register their students for the APAAR ID, after obtaining parental consent, parents can withdraw consent at any time. To generate the APAAR ID card, students can follow these steps:

1. Visit the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) website.
2. Click on 'My Account' and select 'Student'.
3. Sign up on DigiLocker by providing your mobile number, address, and Aadhaar card details.
4. Log in to DigiLocker with your credentials.
5. DigiLocker will request permission to share Aadhaar details with ABC for verification.
6. Fill in academic information such as school or university name and course details.
7. Submit the form to generate the APAAR ID card.

1. Log in to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) website.
2. On the dashboard, select the 'APAAR card download' option.
3. The APAAR card will appear on the screen.
4. Click on the download or print option to save a copy of the card.

• Lifelong Academic Identity: The card serves as a permanent identity number, tracking a student's academic progress throughout their life.
• Centralised Data: It stores academic records such as test results, report cards, health information, co-curricular achievements, and even records of sports activities.
• Simplifies Transitions: The APAAR card makes it easier for students to transfer between institutions, ensuring that all academic information is easily accessible.
• Helps with Re-integration: For students who drop out, the system allows the government to identify and reconnect them with educational opportunities.
• National Credit Tracking: The card is linked to the ABC Bank, which records all academic credits and makes them valid across all Indian colleges.
• Complete Student Information: The APAAR ID card contains essential details, including the student's name, address, date of birth, gender, photo, awards, scholarships, and much more.