The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID is a unique 12-digit identifier assigned to students in India to digitally store, manage, and access their academic records, including scorecards, mark sheets, degrees, diplomas, certificates, and co-curricular achievements. This initiative aims to streamline academic processes, facilitate credit transfers between institutions, and provide a lifelong academic identity for students. apaar.education.gov.in
Creating an APAAR ID via School:
- Verification: Visit your school to verify demographic details.
- Parental Consent: For minor students, parental consent is required.
- Authentication: The school will authenticate the student’s identity.
- ID Creation: Upon successful verification, the APAAR ID will be generated and added to the student’s DigiLocker account for secure online access.
Information required includes:
- Student’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Mobile number
- Parent’s names
- Aadhaar number
How to create apaar id online DigiLocker:
Creating an APAAR ID via
- Access DigiLocker: Visit the DigiLocker website or download the app.
- Sign Up or Log In: Create an account using your mobile number and Aadhaar details, or log in if you already have an account.
- Link Aadhaar: Ensure your Aadhaar number is linked to your DigiLocker account for identity verification.
- Navigate to Academic Bank of Credits (ABC): Use the search function within DigiLocker to find the “Academic Bank of Credits” service.
- Initiate APAAR ID Creation: Select the “APAAR ID” option.
- Provide Required Information: Enter details such as your full name, date of birth, gender, identity type (e.g., Aadhaar), identity number, admission year, and the name of your educational institution.
- Consent to Data Sharing: Grant permission for DigiLocker to share your information with the Academic Bank of Credits.
- Verify and Submit: Review the entered information for accuracy and submit the form.