APAAR ID 2027 Meaning, Create, Login, Download, Consent Form PDF, and Are APAAR ID and ABC ID the Same?

If your child’s school recently sent home a consent form asking you to sign for an “APAAR ID“, you are not alone. Lakhs of parents got the same form, and most had the same questions: What is it? Is it compulsory? Is it safe? And how is it different from the ABC ID my elder child has in college?

This page answers all of that in simple words. You will learn the APAAR ID meaning, how it is created, how to log in and download the APAAR ID card, what the consent form PDF is, and whether APAAR ID and ABC ID are the same.

Written by: Prabhash, content creator and web developer, sahiyojana.com
Last updated: 8 October 2026
Checked against: Ministry of Education information on APAAR, the APAAR and Academic Bank of Credits portals, and 2026 reports on APAAR registration and privacy

APAAR ID at a Glance

APAAR ID Means What, Exactly?

Think of APAAR as a digital report card that follows a student for life. Your marksheets, certificates, awards and (for college students) academic credits can be stored against one number. When the student changes school, moves to another state, or joins college, the records travel with the ID.

APAAR ID and ABC ID Are Same?

Short answer: For college and university students, yes, they are now the same number.

So, if your college asks for an ABC ID and you already have an APAAR ID, you usually give the same 12-digit number.

Is APAAR ID Compulsory?

No. This is important.

• APAAR is created only with consent. For students below 18, a parent or guardian gives consent.
• The Supreme Court directed that the consent form must have a clear option to refuse.
• Schools must accept a written refusal and still process the student’s records for exams.
• If you refuse, keep a copy of your signed refusal.

You can still choose APAAR if you find it useful, especially for students who may change schools or study in different states.

How Is an APAAR ID Created?

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    A["Is the student below 18 and studying in school?"] -->|Yes| B["School collects parent consent form"]
    B --> C["School creates APAAR ID through its education portal"]
    A -->|No| D["Student aged 18 or more"]
    D --> E["Create or fetch APAAR / ABC ID in DigiLocker"]
    C --> F["APAAR ID appears in DigiLocker"]
    E --> F
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    classDef ok fill:#c8e6c9,stroke:#2e7d32,color:#1b5e20
    class A,B,D ask
    class C,E,F ok

For School Students (Below 18): Through the School

1. The school sends a consent form to parents.
2. Parents read it, choose consent or refusal, and sign it.
3. If consent is given, the school verifies the student’s details (as in Aadhaar and school records) and creates the APAAR ID in bulk through its education portal.
4. The school shares the APAAR ID with the parents.
5. Parents can later see it in the student’s DigiLocker.

For Students Aged 18 and Above: Through DigiLocker

1. Open DigiLocker. To open it, Click Here.
2. Sign up / log in with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
3. Search for “APAAR / ABC ID Card”.
4. Enter your institution name and admission details.
5. Tick the consent box and click “Get Document”.
6. Your APAAR ID card is saved in DigiLocker.

APAAR ID Consent Form and Form PDF

Tip: Read the form fully. Check the student’s name, date of birth and gender match the Aadhaar and school records, or the ID may not be created.

APAAR ID Login

APAAR ID Download (APAAR ID Card)

1. Log in to DigiLocker with your mobile number and OTP.
2. Open “Issued Documents”.
3. Find “APAAR ID” or “APAAR / ABC ID Card”.
4. Click to view and download the PDF.

If it is not there, use the search in DigiLocker and fetch it as explained above (for 18+), or ask your school whether the ID was created.

APAAR ID Registration: Common Problems

Is My Child’s Data Safe?

• APAAR data is meant to be used only for education purposes.
• The Supreme Court has directed limits on sharing beyond lawful purposes.
• The privacy policy was updated by the government in September 2026.
• Never share OTPs or DigiLocker passwords with anyone claiming to “update APAAR”.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is APAAR ID?

APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) is a 12-digit lifelong student ID that links academic records and credits in DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits.

What does APAAR ID mean?

It means one permanent academic ID for a student, often called “One Nation, One Student ID”.

Are APAAR ID and ABC ID the same?

For higher education students, yes. The ABC system now uses the APAAR ID, so the same 12-digit number works for both.

How can I create an APAAR ID?

For school students, the school creates it after parent consent. Students aged 18 and above can create or fetch it in DigiLocker by searching “APAAR / ABC ID Card”.

How do I do APAAR ID login?

Students and parents use DigiLocker. College students can also use abc.gov.in through DigiLocker login. Schools use apaar.education.gov.in.

How can I download my APAAR ID card?

Log in to DigiLocker, open “Issued Documents” and download the APAAR ID card.

Where can I get the APAAR ID form PDF?

The consent form is given by your school. Many schools and state education departments also share the PDF.

Is APAAR ID compulsory?

No. It needs consent, and parents can refuse in writing. Schools must still process the student’s records.

What is the APAAR ID card?

It is the digital card in DigiLocker that shows the student’s 12-digit APAAR ID and basic details.

How many APAAR IDs have been created?

More than 26.35 crore verified APAAR IDs had been created by July 2026.

Can I correct details in my APAAR ID?

Yes. Ask your school or college to correct the records. If the mistake is in Aadhaar, update Aadhaar first.

Sources

• Careerindia: APAAR ID 2026, registrations, consent and privacy rights (26.35 crore verified IDs by July 2026; Supreme Court directions)
• Ministry of Education: APAAR portal (apaar.education.gov.in) and Academic Bank of Credits (abc.gov.in)
• DigiLocker: APAAR / ABC ID card

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