How to Get PEN Number Online for Students: School, DigiLocker, APAAR ID & UDISE Process

What is a PEN Number?

The Permanent Education Number (PEN) is a 12-digit unique ID provided to each and every student by their schools and colleges. It is a unique student identity which helps in tracking the academic progress, transfer between institutions, and prevents loss of students' records. Here are the benefits and facilities the students get from the PEN number:

• PEN number of APAAR ID is a lifelong academic ID which stores all the achievements and credentials of the students in one place, from school to higher education institutions.

• It is a single platform to assemble and showcase all the academic records and progress.

• It enables the students to securely access and share their academic certificates through DigiLocker.

• Since the PEN number makes everything digitally accessible, this eliminates the need for physical document submission during admission in schools or colleges and employment processes.

How to PEN Number Through DigiLocker?

To get the Permanent Education Number (PEN) online, the students can visit the official website of DigiLocker. They will need a few identification documents, like an Aadhar card or PAN card, to verify their identity and log in through the portal. The steps to register via DigiLocker have been mentioned below for the students.

• Students will have to visit the official website of DigiLocker at digilocker.gov.in.

• On the top right corner of the screen, there will be an option of ‘Login/Register’.

• Enter your mobile number, verify with OTP and enter your Aadhaar card details.

• Once you login, in the search bar, look for the ‘Academic Bank of Credits’.

• Click on the ‘APAAR or ABC ID’ option.

• Now, fill in the academic details and click on the ‘Get Document’ option.

• The APAAR ID will be generated and will be available to download in the ‘Issued Documents’ section.

How to PEN Number Through School?

Here is the step-wise breakdown on how to get a PEN number from the respective schools:

• Step 1: The schools will arrange with the parents to introduce the APAAR and its uses.

• Step 2: Once the parents-teacher meet is done, a physical consent form will be provided to the parents.

• Step 3: Parents should fill out the form with the required details, and the schools will verify parents' and students' identities.

• Step 4: After the physical consent is given, the school UDISE coordinator will log in to the UDISE+ portal.

• Step 5: The school's authorities will authenticate the students' details, including their name, date of birth, parents’ names, Aadhaar card number, and other details.

• Step 6: Upon successful verification, the UDISE coordinator or the class teacher will create the PEN number or the APAAR ID.

• Step 7: The unique ID is securely uploaded to the DigiLocker account of the students, and a confirmation message is sent to the registration number of the parents.

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