What is APAAR ID?

Several state governments are introducing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), which is part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ program and stems from the 2020 National Education Policy. The system aims to streamline academic record tracking and secure document management.

Overview of APAAR

APAAR provides students with a unique, lifelong ID that tracks their educational journey from preschool to higher education. Each student receives an APAAR ID linked to the Academic Bank Credit (ABC), a digital platform that securely stores credits and certificates.

Integration with Digilocker

The APAAR system connects with Digilocker, which allows students to access important documents online. Students can view exam results and certificates without needing physical copies.

Addressing Certificate Issues

Launched under the National Education Policy 2020, APAAR combats issues like fake or duplicate certificates. Only authorised institutions can add data to a student’s account. This ensures reliability for students and educational institutions.

Key Features

Each student receives a unique ID, which facilitates easy transfer of academic records when changing schools. Optional Aadhaar integration verifies student details. Parental consent is required for students under 18 for Aadhaar-based verification.

Some parents express concerns about privacy and data misuse. The government assures that all data will be secure and used solely for educational purposes. Parents and students can withdraw consent at any time to halt further data sharing.

Joining APAAR

To join APAAR, students must provide basic information. This includes name, age, date of birth, gender, and a photograph. Aadhaar verification is optional and requires parental approval for minors.

The government guarantees that data sharing with other systems, like UDISE+, occurs only with explicit consent. Students can choose to stop data sharing whenever they wish, ensuring control over their personal information.

GKToday Facts for Exams:

1. APAAR APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It provides a lifelong ID for students, tracking their educational journey from preschool to higher education.
2. ABC ABC stands for Academic Bank Credit. It is a digital platform that securely stores students’ academic credits and certificates, linking them to their unique APAAR ID.
3. Digilocker Digilocker is a government initiative for secure document storage. It allows students to access important documents online, reducing the need for physical copies of certificates.
4. UDISE+ UDISE+ stands for Unified District Information System for Education Plus. It collects and manages educational data, ensuring that data sharing occurs only with explicit consent from parents or students.

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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