APAAR One Nation One Student ID Card: Streamlining Student Records for Academic Excellence

Are you a student in India wondering about keeping your academic records safe and accessible? Look no further than APAAR ID! APAAR, which stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, is a unique identification system designed to streamline and enhance the academic experience for students across the country. Recently, there has been a national-level meeting discussing the implementation of APAAR IDs, emphasizing its importance in fostering academic flexibility and student mobility.

In this blog, we’ll deep dive into the details of APAAR ID – from its objectives and benefits to the registration process. With over 2 crore registered students already benefiting from this initiative, understanding APAAR ID is crucial for every student in India. We’ll also address some common concerns, such as privacy issues and the digital divide, associated with this system.

Additionally, we’ll explore related concepts like DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits, which complement APAAR ID in storing and transferring academic records seamlessly. Whether you’re a student eager to register for your APAAR ID or simply curious about this innovative system transforming education in India, this blog will provide you with all the essential information in the simplest terms possible. Let’s embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of APAAR ID and its impact on students nationwide!

Why in the News?

Lately, a national level meeting was held on APAAR: One Nation One Student ID in New Delhi.

The meeting highlighted various aspects of APAAR IDs like the Academic Bank of Credit, and Digilocker, Vital interconnection between APAAR IDs, and facilitating streamlined operations.

 

APAAR ID Card 2024: One Nation One Student ID Overview

Scheme	APAAR ID Card : One Nation One Student ID
Full form of APAAR ID	Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
Authority	Ministry of Education and Government of India
Portal Name	ABC Bank
Beneficiaries	Students in India
Purpose of the Scheme	Student Mobility, Academic Flexibility, Unified Student ID and Easy Transfers
Total Registered Students	2 Crore + Students
APAAR Card Registration	Available Online
How to Register	Using Mobile Number
Details Required	Aadhar Card Number, Mobile Number, University Name
APAAR Card Download PDF	Link
Type of Article	Govt Yojana
APAAR Portal	apaarid.in, apaarid.com
Key Features of Apaar ID	Click Here

 

What is APAAR?

The full form of APAAR is Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It is a unique identification system designed for every student of India. It begins from the early age of the student.

It is introduced in line with the national education policy (NEP) of 2020 and National credit and qualification framework (NCrF).

It is not mandatory for students to register under the APAAR ID; it is a voluntary process.

 

Objective:

The main objective of the APAAR ID is to enhance and streamline the academic experience for the students all over India, for this government is going to assign a unique 12-digit ID to each student. In this way every student’s academic record will be consolidated into a single accessible platform. 

The government is emphasising to keep a globally recognised document system, a lively instrument for tracking the educational progress and an aspirational documentation platform for 260 million students of India. 

 

Benefits:

• With the help of APAAR streamlining academic record can be kept for every student of the country as well as by tracking the progress of the students, transparency and accountability in education has also ensured. 
• It focuses on holistic student development by including co curricular activities and achievements in their academic records also increases credibility and efficiency by combating fraud.
• APAAR will clear the way for data driven decision making in education and trouble free transfer process.
• Students’ academic records will be easily accessible by the employer once shared by the students. 

 

Related Problems

Privacy Concerns:

It raises questions on the privacy and security of students’ data if the government is going to create a centralised database and consolidated academic record for every student of the country. 

It will require a strong security measure to avoid the danger of fraudulent activities or identity theft by expanding digital identities like APAAR. 

 

Digital Divide:

There is a likelihood of unequal access to online platforms for remote communities, marginalised students or backward classes, this can lead to an increase in educational gap. 

 

What is the DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits?

DigiLocker: 

It is a digital storage unit like Google-cloud or I-cloud for students to issue, store and back-up all their certificates and documents online. 

It is a pilot project of the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) under digital India program. 

According to rule 9A of the information technology (preservation and retention of information by intermediaries providing digital locker facilities) rules, 2016 students’ documents on the digital locker will be similar to their original documents.

 

Academic Bank of Credits:

According to the national government service portal academic Bank of credits (ABC) is a digital or virtual store house of records of learning journeys of all the students of the country which contains the information of academic and extracurricular activities and achievements by students. It came into effect after the announcement of NEP 2020. 

With the help of this academic Bank of credits student can freely study across the different educational institutions in the country with a proper credit transfer mechanism from one program to another. 

With the help of ABC all the data of students can easily get transferred to his or her new school or educational institution from the old school or educational institutions just by sharing the upper ID. 

 

How to get an APAAR ID?

Registration Process:

To register for APAAR, students need to provide their personal details like DOB, name, age, gender, Aadhar Number, and a photograph. To apply for an APAAR ID Card there are 2 ways:

1. Using the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) website:

Here’s the step-by-step guide:

• Go to the ABC website: https://www.abc.gov.in/
• Click on “My Account” and after it click “Student.”

If student doesn’t have a DigiLocker account:

• Select “Sign up” and enter your mobile number, address, and Aadhaar card details.
• Now give permission to share your Aadhaar details with ABC to do KYC.

 

If you have a DigiLocker account:

• Log in to Digilocker by using your credentials.
• DigiLocker will ask for your permission to share your Aadhaar card information with ABC. Click on “I agree.”

• Enter students’ academic details: school/university name, class, course name, etc.
• Click on the submit button.
• Your APAAR ID card will be created. Now download and take a print of it.

 

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   Through DigiLocker:

• Open the DigiLocker account.
• Search “Education”.
• Now click on the  “Academic Bank of Credits” service.
• Select the  “Create APAAR/ABC ID.”
• Choose the student’s University and select “Generate APAAR/ABC ID.”
• Your ID will be set forth. Download it and take a printout.

 

Aadhar authentication:

To verify the name and other personal details of the students Aadhaar number is needed.

 

Parental consent for minors:

During the authentication with UIDAI, consent of the parent of the minor student is mandatory. 

 

Voluntary registration:

It is not mandatory to register for an APAAR ID for the student, it is voluntary. 

 

FAQs:-

1. What is APAAR ID?
– APAAR ID stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It is a unique identification system introduced for every student in India to streamline their academic records.

2. Who is the authority behind APAAR ID?
– The Ministry of Education and the Government of India oversee the APAAR ID initiative.

3. What is the purpose of APAAR ID?
– The main purpose is to enhance the academic experience by assigning a unique 12-digit ID to each student, consolidating their academic records into a single accessible platform.

4. Is registering for APAAR ID mandatory?
– No, registration is voluntary for students.

5. What are the benefits of APAAR ID?
– Benefits include streamlined academic records, transparency, holistic student development, combatting fraud, data-driven decision making, and trouble-free transfer processes.

6. What are some related concerns with APAAR ID?
– Concerns include privacy issues regarding centralized databases and the potential digital divide affecting marginalized communities.

7. What is DigiLocker?
– DigiLocker is a digital storage unit for students to issue, store, and backup all their certificates and documents online.

8. What is the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)?
– ABC is a digital storehouse of records of learning journeys of all students in India, containing information on academic and extracurricular activities. It facilitates credit transfer mechanisms.

9. How can students get an APAAR ID?
– Students can register online through the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) website or DigiLocker. They need to provide personal details and Aadhaar authentication.

10. Is parental consent required for minors to register for APAAR ID?
– Yes, parental consent is mandatory during Aadhaar authentication for minors.