The central government has launched the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) feature as part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative to enhance academic tracking and student documentation across India. This move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to provide a secure, simplified system for managing students’ educational records.

APAAR will act as a lifelong identification system for students, allowing them to track their academic journey from early education to higher studies. Each student will be assigned a unique APAAR ID, which will be linked to the Academic Bank Credit (ABC), a digital repository storing educational credits and certificates. Integrated with Digilocker, APAAR enables students to access important documents like exam results and certifications digitally, reducing reliance on physical records.

Key features of APAAR include an easy enrollment process where students can register by providing basic details like name, age, date of birth, gender, and a photo. Each student will receive a unique APAAR ID to store and manage their educational credits and certificates. The system also facilitates seamless academic credit transfer between institutions when students move schools, eliminating the need for physical transfer certificates. Additionally, there is a voluntary option for Aadhaar-based authentication, requiring parental consent for minors.

APAAR addresses key challenges in the education system, such as combating fraudulent or duplicate certificates. It ensures that only recognized institutions can upload academic data, making it easier for institutions and employers to verify qualifications and enhancing the authenticity of educational records.