The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notice regarding the implementation of the APAAR ID as the primary identifier for students in the board’s affiliated schools. The notice is addressed to the principals/heads of CBSE-affiliated schools.
The notice reads, ‘In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister for a ‘Digital India’, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is implementing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registration (APAAR) ID system for students. This initiative aims to create a seamless, lifelong digital identity for every student, promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in academic record management.’
What is an APAAR ID?
The APAAR ID is a unique 12-digit identifier designed to consolidate students’ academic and extracurricular records on a single, secure digital platform. Integrated with the DigiLocker ecosystem, it enables students to store and access their achievements, exam results, learning outcomes, and participation in activities like Olympiads, sports, and skill training. This system also supports the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative.
As per the notice, the APAAR ID implementation process for schools will contain six steps:
Conduct Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMS): Schools should arrange PTMs to introduce APAAR ID, explaining its significance and benefits to parents and students.
Consent Form Distribution and Collection: Schools must distribute physical consent forms to parents, who need to sign and submit these forms to authorize the use of Aadhar details for generating APAAR IDs.
Student Data Verification: School authorities should verify student details on the UDISE+ portal for accuracy.
APAAR ID Generation: Using the UDISE+ portal, schools will generate APAAR IFs, which will be securely linked to students’ DigiLocker accounts. Confirmation SMS will be sent to parents.
Distribution and Integration: Schools will provide APAAR IDs to students and parents, ensuring they are included on school ID cards and integrated into the school’s IT systems.
Addressing Errors: if any discrepancies arise, schools should guide parents to Common Service Centres (CSCs) for corrections.
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