AUTOMATED PERMANENT ACADEMIC ACCOUNT REGISTRY “One Nation, One Student ID”
How to create ABC-Id (Academic Bank of Credits)?
To create an ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) Id, students can either use the official ABC portal or the DigiLocker app. Both methods involve providing personal and academic details to generate a unique ABC ID.
Using the ABC Portal:
- Visit the official ABC portal: Go to www.abc.gov.in
- Access the My Account section: Choose “Student” and then either “Sign in” or “Sign up”.
- Create your ABC-ID: Follow the prompts to enter academic details, such as your identity type and institution.
| Feature | ABC ID | APAAR ID |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Tracks academic credits | Tracks students’ entire academic journey |
| Who Can Get It? | College/university students | School/college/University students |
| Key Benefit | Helps in credit transfer & multiple entry-exit | Provides a lifelong academic record along with credit transfer |
| Linked to | UGC & Higher Education | School & College Education |
| Integration | NEP 2020, Higher Education | School Education, Government Schemes |
Using DigiLocker:
- Login to DigiLocker: Ensure you have a DigiLocker account.
- Access ABC Services: Find and access the ABC services within the app.
- Provide required information: Enter personal and academic details, such as name, date of birth, admission year, and institution.
- Setup your ABC ID: Follow the steps to generate your ABC-ID.
Additional Notes:
- You can also create an ABC ID by scanning a QR code.
- After generating your ABC-ID, you can download it as a scan ID card from DigiLocker.
- The ABC ID is a unique 12-digit code that allows students to digitally store and manage their academic records, like certificates, diplomas, and degrees, across different institutions.
- For any assistance with the ABC system, you can contact the ABC support team or visit the Academic Bank of Credits website.
How to create APAAR Id (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry)?
To create an APAAR Id through DigiLocker, you first need to create a DigiLocker account using your Aadhaar or mobile number. Then, within DigiLocker, navigate to the Academic Bank of Credits section, fill in your academic details, and submit the form to generate your APAAR Id.
Detailed Steps:
- Sign Up for DigiLocker:
- Visit the DigiLocker website or download the app.
- Sign up using your Aadhaar Number or mobile number.
- Verify your Aadhaar or mobile number with an OTP.
- Set a 6-digit security PIN for your DigiLocker account.
- Log Into DigiLocker:
- Login using your registered mobile number, username, or Aadhaar number, along with your security PIN.
- Navigate to Academic Bank of Credits:
- Click on “Search Documents” and search for “Academic Bank of Credits”.
- Access APAAR ID Generation:
- Click on the “APAAR/ABC ID Card” option.
- Enter Details and Generate ID:
- Fill in your personal and academic details, such as school/university name, course, and other relevant information.
- Tick the consent box to share your Aadhaar details with the Academic Bank of Credits.
- Click “Get Document” to generate the APAAR ID.
- Download APAAR ID Card:
- Once generated, your APAAR ID card will be available in the “Issued Documents” section.
- Click on the download icon to save it as a PDF.
Academic Bank of Credits
Academic Bank of Credits has been established on the lines of the National Academic Depository (NAD), in the sense, NAD is the backbone of ABC, where the students’ academic data are held and academic awards are stored (i.e. storehouse of academic awards). Despite the fact that ABC enables students to register or commence credit transfer, the final outcomes of credit redemption and issuance of certificates, as well as the compilation of award records, are administered by academic institutions via the NAD Platform. Hence being the owner of academic awards, Academic Institutions must mandatorily register themselves under ABC via NAD, Students can create, Pull or view their APAAR ID
Steps to create an APAAR ID through Digi Locker id:
- Visit the Digi Locker website or app and sign up
- Enter personal details like name, date of birth, gender, etc. and set up 6 digit security pin and submit
- Enter Aadhaar number and OTP for Aadhaar verification to create a Digi Locker id
- After creating Digi Locker id login into Digi Locker and click on Search Documents
- Navigate to the Academic Bank of Credits section
- Fill out academic details such as school or university or institute name, course and other information.
- Submit the form to generate the APAAR id.
- The APAR id generated can be downloaded and preserved for future use.