What Is an APAAR Card? Steps to Generate It for Students
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The APAAR card, introduced by the Government of India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is a pioneering initiative designed to assign a unique identity number to students nationwide. APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, and it facilitates seamless tracking of students’ academic journeys. This system ensures smooth transitions between educational institutions, reducing administrative hurdles and enhancing efficiency in academic record management.
Known as the ‘One Nation One Student ID,’ the APAAR card digitally stores students’ academic data, including achievements such as degrees, awards, scholarships, and credits. It is closely linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank), a centralized repository that promotes credit mobility and supports students in managing their educational records effectively. By streamlining the academic data management process, the APAAR card plays a key role in creating an integrated educational ecosystem in India.
The APAAR ID card acts as a lifelong academic identity for students, consolidating their achievements across all levels of education. It maintains a comprehensive record of grades, degrees, scholarships, and credits, providing students with a single point of reference for their academic history. This proves especially beneficial when students transition between schools, colleges, or universities, as the card ensures their records are seamlessly transferred, streamlining the admission process and reducing paperwork.
Issued to all students, regardless of whether they are in government or private institutions, the APAAR ID card is linked to the Aadhaar ID and features a unique 12-digit number. This number provides students with secure access to their academic data and ensures consistency in records, supporting transparency and ease of use within India’s evolving educational framework.
