Government Schemes and Policy · 2 July 2026

APAAR ID: One Nation, One Student ID for Digital Academic Records

Exam-focused facts from the 2 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID under the One Nation, One Student ID initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
  • The APAAR ID is a unique 12-digit identification number that serves as a lifelong digital repository for academic records, marksheets, and certificates for all students in India.
  • The system is linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and enables the secure storage and sharing of academic achievements via DigiLocker.
  • The scheme is free of cost and is applicable to students across all states and union territories in India.
  • Registration is processed through school authorities, with mandatory parental consent required for students under 18 years of age.

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