APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) gives every student a 12‑digit lifelong academic ID stored digitally and linked to DigiLocker. It helps keep all your academic records in one place and makes transfers, admissions, and verification smooth.

1️⃣ 📥 Regular Way to Download Your APAAR ID from DigiLocker

If your APAAR ID has been generated, this is how to download it:

Go to DigiLocker (app or digilocker.gov.in) and sign in.

Login with your Aadhaar‑linked mobile number/Aadhaar/username and OTP.

Open the “Issued Documents” tab.

Look for APAAR or “Academic bank of Credits (ABC) ID Card.”

Tap to view and download it as a PDF.

💡 Tip: Save the downloaded PDF on your phone/cloud for quick access later.

2️⃣ 🔍 If You Don’t See APAAR ID in DigiLocker — Try This First

Sometimes your APAAR ID won’t immediately appear due to generation or syncing delays:

Use the Search Documents tab and type “APAAR” or “Academic bank of Credits” instead of browsing manually.

Wait 24–48 hours after your school submits your details — newly created IDs take time to reflect in DigiLocker.

Try logging out and logging in again or use a different browser/session.

💡 What to check: Make sure your Aadhaar number, name, and date of birth are correct and match what your school submitted. Mismatch often blocks the ID from showing up.

3️⃣ 🌐 Use the ABC Portal if DigiLocker Doesn’t Work

If DigiLocker still doesn’t show your APAAR ID:

Visit the Academic bank of Credits (ABC) portal at abc.gov.in.

Login with your DigiLocker/Aadhaar credentials.

Accept consent and verify with OTP.

From your dashboard, re‑fetch or check the status of your APAAR ID.

Once confirmed, you can return to DigiLocker to download it.

💡 Why this works: Sometimes the APAAR ID hasn’t been “pushed” to DigiLocker yet but is available on the ABC portal.

4️⃣ 🤝 Contact school or Support If Still Missing

If it’s still not showing:

Ask your school authority to confirm that they submitted your details correctly through UDISE+ and that the system shows your APAAR ID as “generated.”

If there was an error in your details (name/Aadhaar mismatch), your school may need to correct it first.

You can also reach out to ABC/DigiLocker support or raise a ticket through the official helpline.

💡 Don’t panic: Some students report temporary glitches or delays even when the ID exists — but it usually appears once issues are fixed.

5️⃣ 🛡️ Pro Tips to Avoid Problems

✔ Double‑check your Aadhaar details, as mismatches are the #1 reason the APAAR ID won’t show.
✔ Generate your APAAR ID well before exam or admission deadlines to avoid last‑minute trouble.
✔ Keep both your Aadhaar‑linked mobile number and email active used for registrations.

🎯 Quick Recap

Most students should find and download their APAAR ID in DigiLocker → Issued Documents.

If it doesn’t show up, use the search feature, check ABC portal, and verify your data with school.

Rectify any mismatches or errors early to save time and stress.

 

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