Create APAAR ID Through DigiLocker - ABC Portal Steps

Quick answer: College, university, skill education and other learners can start from the official ABC portal, choose the student login/register option, authenticate through DigiLocker, select the education category, choose the institution, enter admission year and roll/enrolment details, submit the request, and access/download the APAAR card from DigiLocker if the details match.

Verified on 7 June 2026: The official ABC portal shows student login through DigiLocker and describes the learner flow as authentication, selection of education category, institution/admission year/roll number requisition, and access/download of APAAR card from DigiLocker.

Who Can Use This DigiLocker Route?

Use this route if you are:

• A college or university student
• A higher education learner
• A skill education learner
• An "other learner" using the ABC/APAAR system

School students should usually follow the school/UDISE consent process instead: APAAR ID for School Students.

Before You Start

Keep these ready:

Step-by-Step: Create APAAR ID

1. Visit the official ABC portal: abc.gov.in.
2. Choose Login/Register and select Student.
3. You will be redirected to DigiLocker/Meri Pehchaan authentication.
4. Log in with your DigiLocker account.
5. Select the education category shown for your learner type.
6. Choose your institution.
7. Enter your admission year and roll/enrolment number exactly as issued by the institution.
8. Submit the request.
9. If matched successfully, access/download your APAAR card from DigiLocker.

How to Download APAAR Card from DigiLocker

1. Log in to DigiLocker.
2. Open Issued Documents.
3. Search for APAAR or Academic Bank of Credits.
4. Open the APAAR card if available.
5. Download or share it only where required by your institution/exam/admission process.

If Your Institution Is Not Listed

Do not guess or select a similar institution. If your institution is missing:

1. Search using the official institution name, not only the local college nickname.
2. Try the university name if your college is affiliated.
3. Ask your academic/exam section whether the institution is onboarded on ABC.
4. Ask the institution to check ABC/NAD onboarding if records are required.

If Roll Number or Admission Year Does Not Match

Use the exact format from:

• College ID card
• Admission letter
• Exam admit card
• University enrolment record
• Student portal profile

Do not remove slashes, hyphens, leading zeroes or year prefixes unless the portal specifically asks for a different format.

Student Checklist Before Submitting

Before clicking submit, compare the details with your institution record:

• Institution name is the official name, not a campus nickname
• Admission year matches your actual admission batch
• Roll number/enrolment number matches the college ID or admit card
• Name and DOB match DigiLocker/Aadhaar
• You are using your own DigiLocker account, not a parent's account
• Your mobile number can receive OTP

If any one detail is guessed, the request may fail or map to no record. It is better to pause and ask the academic section than submit incorrect information repeatedly.

Common Errors

APAAR ID vs ABC Account

The official ABC portal now describes APAAR ID as the learner's unique identity used inside ABC. Students may still hear "ABC ID", but when filling forms, use the exact number/name requested by the institution. If the form asks for APAAR ID, use the APAAR number/card from DigiLocker.

Read: APAAR vs ABC ID vs DigiLocker.

Related Guides

• APAAR ID Complete Guide
• APAAR ID Not Showing in DigiLocker
• APAAR Aadhaar Name Mismatch Fix
• Academic Bank of Credits Guide

FAQs

Can I create APAAR ID without DigiLocker?

For the ABC student route, the official ABC portal uses DigiLocker authentication. Create or log in to DigiLocker first.

Is APAAR ID creation free?

The official portals do not list a fee for creating APAAR/ABC through DigiLocker. Avoid unofficial paid agents.

Can I create APAAR if my college is not listed?

You may not be able to complete institution mapping if the institution is not available. Contact your college/university academic section.

Is ABC ID different from APAAR ID?

ABC uses APAAR ID as the learner identity. Some older forms or users may say ABC ID, but the current official language emphasizes APAAR ID.

What should droppers or gap-year students enter?

Use the institution/admission details from the record being requested. If you are not currently enrolled and no institution record is available, ask the relevant institution or exam authority which APAAR/ABC detail they require.

Can I select my university instead of my college?

Sometimes affiliated colleges and universities are listed differently. Use the option instructed by your institution. If unsure, ask your academic or examination section before submitting.

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