What to Do If You Don’t Have an APAAR ID for CBSE LOC 2025-26
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory to provide an APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) for every student during the List of Candidates (LOC) submission for the 2025-26 board exams.
This has caused confusion and worry among students, parents, and schools. Let’s break it down and provide clear solutions.
What is an APAAR ID?
- APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique student identity number, linked with Aadhaar, created under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
- It acts like a digital academic wallet – storing details of a student’s subjects, achievements, results, and certificates throughout their education.
- Once generated, it remains permanent and can be used for higher studies, scholarships, and government schemes.
What Happens If You Don’t Have APAAR ID?
- CBSE Rule – No APAAR ID = No entry in LOC. Without LOC, a student cannot appear for Class X or XII board exams.
- Correction Window – CBSE has given October 13–27, 2025 as the final chance to add/correct APAAR details. After that, no changes allowed.
- State Board Exception – Boards like MPBSE (Madhya Pradesh) have relaxed the rule for 2025-26, but CBSE has not.
👉 Bottom line: For CBSE, having an APAAR ID is non-negotiable.
How to Generate an APAAR ID (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s how schools and parents can help students get their APAAR IDs in time:
1. Through the School (Most Recommended)
- Schools have access to DigiLocker for Education.
- Parents/students must submit Aadhaar details to the school.
- The school generates the APAAR ID for each student through the official CBSE/DigiLocker system.
2. Through DigiLocker (Self-Generation)
If your school is delayed, you can try generating it yourself:
- Visit 👉 https://apaar.education.gov.in
- Log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Enter student details (Name, DOB, Gender, School).
- Complete Aadhaar authentication via OTP.
- Your APAAR ID will be generated instantly.
- Share this with your school for LOC submission.
⚠️ Note: For minors, parent consent is required during the Aadhaar verification step.
Documents Required for APAAR ID
- Aadhaar Card (of student, or parent if under 18)
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- School details (Class, Section, Admission Number)
Common Problems & Solutions
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Name/DOB mismatch with Aadhaar | Old school records not updated | Correct via Aadhaar update or school records before ID generation |
| Aadhaar not linked with mobile | OTP won’t come | Visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to link mobile |
| Parent worried about privacy | Data linked to Aadhaar | Use parental consent option; ID is only for academic records |
| Delay from school side | Schools waiting for parent approvals | Parents can generate via DigiLocker and provide ID |
What Parents and Schools Should Do Now
- Parents – Immediately check if your child’s Aadhaar details (Name, DOB, Gender, Mobile) are correct. Fix errors early.
- Schools – Start APAAR generation in bulk via DigiLocker; don’t wait until the last week of October.
- Students – Remind parents and school authorities; without APAAR you won’t be included in CBSE LOC.
- Everyone – Keep a copy of the generated APAAR ID safely for future admissions/scholarships.
Final Advice
- For CBSE Class X & XII students (2025-26), APAAR ID is mandatory.
- Missing it means no board exam – there is no relief from CBSE yet.
- Parents and schools should act fast before the correction window closes on October 27, 2025.
- Use DigiLocker or ask your school for help to generate the APAAR ID today.
👉 This guide can be shared with school WhatsApp groups, parent-teacher meetings, and notice boards so that no student misses out on the CBSE exams due to lack of APAAR ID.