Learner Information
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and APAAR ID
ABC helps learners store, access, and share verified academic and skill-based credits through a secure digital platform. Learners enrolled in affiliated training programs should create an ABC/APAAR ID and share it with their institute.
Digital certificates Verified credits Lifelong learner ID
What is Academic Bank of Credits?
Academic Bank of Credits is a national digital system under the National Education Policy 2020. It allows learners to keep academic, vocational, and skill credits in one secure account.
Digital credit record
View your academic and skill credits in one place.
Verified certificates
Keep certificates and marksheets digitally available.
Easy sharing
Share verified records with institutions and employers.
Lifelong learning
Track progress across training, skilling, apprenticeship, and education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is APAAR ID?
APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It is a unique lifelong academic identity for learners and is used to link certificates, credits, and academic records.
Why is it required?
APAAR ID helps institutes map learner records correctly during admission, registration, assessment, certification, and credit upload.
How to Register for ABC / APAAR ID
Learners can create an ABC/APAAR ID through DigiLocker using an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
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Visit the official portal
Open DigiLocker or use the DigiLocker mobile app.
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Login with mobile number
Use your Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP-based verification.
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Create your APAAR ID
Enter the required learner details, verify them, and generate the APAAR ID.
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Share APAAR ID with your institute
Submit the APAAR ID during admission, registration, and assessment form submission so your credits can be uploaded correctly.
Why Learners Should Create ABC / APAAR ID
Required for learner records
- * Supports admission and registration records.
- * Helps with assessment and certification mapping.
- * Improves transparency of credit and certificate records.
Supports multiple learning modes
- * Skill training
- * Apprenticeships and internships
- * Project work
- * Academic and vocational programs
After Registration
Submit your APAAR ID
Provide the ID to your training centre or institute as soon as it is generated.
Verify your uploaded credits
Login to your ABC account and check whether certificates, marksheets, and credits are visible.
Keep contact details updated
Maintain your registered mobile number and email so you receive important updates.
Important Notices for Learners
- * APAAR ID may be required for assessments and certification processes.
- * Learners should submit the correct APAAR ID to their institute.
- * ABC/APAAR details may be verified during certification or placement-related processes.
- * Certificate upload depends on successful verification and correct learner records.
Contact the Nodal Officer
If learners face difficulty with ABC/APAAR registration or credit updates, they may contact the institutional nodal officer.