Assam Introduces APAAR ID for Students

The state governments of Odisha and Assam are implementing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID for school-enrolled students as part of the 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative, which aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Schools in both states will seek parental consent for generating this 12-digit lifelong digital identity, which will facilitate the tracking of students’ academic progress and achievements. The APAAR ID is intended to reduce dropout rates and help monitor out-of-school children, linking student data to the DigiLocker system for secure digital storage of academic records. In Assam, the initiative requires students to have a valid Aadhaar ID and Permanent Education Number, and officials have been instructed to conduct parent-teacher meetings for consent collection. The new system is expected to streamline academic record management and support students in their educational journeys by simplifying credit recognition and transfer processes. Both states are actively promoting the APAAR ID in their education systems to enhance student tracking and academic mobility.