One Nation One Student ID Registration Begins In Assam: Key Details On APAAR ID
The Assam Education Department has begun One Nation One Student ID Registration in Assam. Under this, a lifelong 12-digit Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) will be given to all school-enrolled students in the state. The APAAR ID will be generated only for students with a valid Aadhaar ID and Permanent Education Number (PEN), using the UDISE+ portal at the school level.
The initiative is part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” programme, aligning with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
‘One Nation, One Student ID’ Programme
A directive to principals and headmasters of all affiliated schools was issued by the Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) in August, mandating the organisation of Aadhaar update camps.
These camps are important for the necessary updating of students’ biometric information. For this, students of age 5-7 and 15-17 years of age were targeted. This was done to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU). Parents’ Consent was made essential for the generation of the APAAR ID.
A letter from the Samagra Shiksha office states, “The APAAR ID will serve as a permanent digital identity for students, linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and DigiLocker for the digital storage of all academic records, including mark sheets and certificates. This will facilitate unified tracking of students' academic progress, reduce dropout rates, and help track out-of-school children.”
Taking to a popular microblogging platform, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said, “Assam is rolling out the APAAR ID, a 12-digit lifelong digital identity for school-enrolled students. This initiative under the New Education Policy 2020 will streamline academic records, track student progress, and support students in their educational journey. Parents, please join the Parent-Teacher Meetings to give consent for your child’s APAAR ID!”
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