CBSE Announces APAAR ID as Primary Identifier for Students in Affiliated Schools

The APAAR ID system will streamline academic record management, with a six-step implementation process outlined for schools.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated the adoption of APAAR ID as the primary identifier for students in affiliated schools.
The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registration (APAAR) ID aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to create a lifelong digital identity for students.
A six-step implementation process includes parent-teacher meetings, consent form collection, data verification, ID generation, distribution, and error resolution.
The APAAR ID will be linked to students' Digilocker accounts for secure storage and accessibility of academic records.
The National Testing Agency clarified that APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registrations, allowing alternative methods for exam registration.