CBSE Introduces APAAR ID as a Primary Identifier for Students

What is an APAAR ID?

APAAR stands for Automatic Permanent Academic Account Repository. It is a 12-digit unique identification number that helps students store, manage and access all their academic records such as marksheet, grade sheet, degrees, diplomas, certificates and co-curricular accomplishments. Students can visit the official website, apaar.education.gov.in or abc.gov.in to register themselves and get the benefit of APAAR ID.

APAAR ID Monitoring by CBSE Board

CBSE expects all the CBSE-affiliated schools to ensure that all the students have created their APAAR IDs. Hence, they have created APAAR ID Monitoring (AIM) for monitoring APAAR ID creation in CBSE affiliated schools.

• Schools must update students’ information on the APAAR ID Monitoring system regularly. The AIM portal will be made available on the official website of CBSE, cbse.gov.in.
• APAAR ID ensures that all the students have consistent access to their academic records.
• The system simplifies the admission process, school transfers, tracking of students’ performance etc.

Implementation Process of APAAR ID for CBSE Schools

All the CBSE-affiliated schools must implant APAAR ID. Check out the APAAR ID implementation process for schools below:

• Parent-Teacher Meetings: Schools must conduct PTMs to introduce APAAR ID to parents and explain to them its significance and benefits and why students should create APAAR ID.
• Consent Form: After explaining the importance of APAAR ID, schools will distribute the physical consent forms to parents. They can read the form carefully before signing and submitting it back to authorise the use of Aadhaar details for generating APAAR IDs.
• Student Data Verification: Schools must verify student details such as their name, date of birth and Aadhaar number on the UDISE+ portal for accuracy.
• Generating APAAR ID: Schools can visit the official website of the UDISE+ portal for generating APAAR ID. It will be directly linked to the students’ DigiLocker accounts and the confrontation SMS will be sent to the parents.
• Distribution and Integration: Schools are responsible for providing the APAAR IDs to students and parents. They must ensure all the details are included on the school ID card and integrated into the school’s IT system.
• Errors: In case of any discrepancy or error, schools must guide parents to Common Service Centres (CSCs) for correction.

Steps to Taken Care of While Creating APAAR ID by CBSE Schools Students

• Schools must ensure that APAAR ID is created for all the students prioritising students studying in classes 9 to 12.
• They must ensure data entered in the UDISE+ portal is accurate.
• They must ensure student data is accurately aligned with their Aadhaar record as APAAR ID is directly linked to Aadhaar.
• Schools must update their IT system on a regular basis to support APAAR ID integration.
• Collect feedback from students, parents and teachers on the usage of APAAR Id and how it can be improved.
• Conduct awareness sessions during Parents-Teachers meeting using materials and videos available at apaar.education.gov.in/resource.

Steps to Create APAAR ID for CBSE Schools Students

Students can create APAAR ID by following the steps given below:

• Visit the APAAR ID official website, apaar.education.gov.in.
• On the homepage, click on the ‘Create your APAAR’ link.
• On the next window, click on ‘Don't have a provisional APAAR number? Create New’ Link.
• After that, enter the Aadhaar number and click on the ‘Next’ button.
• Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
• Click the ‘Allow’ button to give consent.
• Once the APAAR ID is generated, students can visit the DigiLocker app to download the APAAR ID.

Also, read

• How to Apply for Changes in APAAR ID?
• How to check APAAR ID status online?