APAAR ID is not mandatory to register for NEET 2025, NTA has clarified in an official notification dated January 24, 2025. Even though the use of APAAR ID is implemented by NTA for NEET UG 2025 this year onwards, and candidates are encouraged to integrate it with their Aadhaar details, it is not made mandatory, as was suggested in the notification dated January 14, 2025.
NTA has stated, “It is clarified that APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registrations. Aspirants can continue to register for the exam using other available means details of which shall be available in the information bulletin soon.”
What is APAAR ID and Why Is It Important?
NTA has explained that APAAR ID, previously known as Academic Bank of Credits or ABC ID is designed to digitally store a student’s academic credits and ensure a comprehensive record of their academic journey.
Apart from creating a comprehensive academic record, the APAAR ID also enables a regular academic monitoring of students commencing from Class 1. This ensures seamless academic tracking throughout their educational journey. Based on the data, teachers or educators can identify a student’s weak subjects and enable improvements.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating APAAR ID
Students have to follow the steps given below to create the APAAR or ABC ID:
- Visit the Digilocker website – digilocker.gov.in
- Click on the “Sign in” button on the top corner, if you are a new user, click on the “Sign up” button
- Fill all the requisite information as asked and set six-digit login PIN for additional security
- Click on ‘Submit’ button
- Enter OTP sent on registered mobile number and click on ‘Submit’ and the ID will be created
- Sign out and Sign in to the DigiLocker portal by entering the registered credentials
- Once logged in, under the home page click on the “Join Now” button of the Academic Bank of Credits banner and ABC (APAAR) ID creation window will appear
- Enter the requisite details and click on the “Get Document” button
The details will be automatically filled as per Aadhaar details.
NEET 2025 information bulletin and application form is expected to be released soon, likely in the first week of February 2025. NEET UG 2025 scores will be accepted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BUMS, BVSc & AH and other undergraduate medical courses. The exam will be conducted in a single day and slot in paper-pencil-based mode.
