Understanding APAAR ID: One Nation One Student ID Card
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) |
| Also Known As | One Nation One Student ID Card |
| Introduced By | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Purpose | To digitally centralize academic data (degrees, scholarships, rewards, credits) for students |
| Administered By | Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) |
| Key Features | - Unique 12-digit APAAR number for each student - Acts as a digital registry (EduLocker) |
| Registration Process | - Requires mobile number and Aadhar card - Online registration via abc.gov.in |
| Current Status | - Thousands of institutes registered - Two crore students already enrolled |
| Download Process | APAAR Card PDF can be downloaded from abc.gov.in after verification of details |
| Associated Portal | Digilocker for ABC Bank registration |
| Launched Under | National Education Policy (NEP) |