Will APAAR ID Affect Your NEET UG 2025 Registration? Check NTA’s Update!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the APAAR ID is not a mandatory requirement for NEET UG 2025 registration.

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that medical aspirants appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 are not required to have an APAAR ID for registration. Candidates can use alternative valid identification options, such as Aadhaar, Passport, or other officially recognized IDs, to complete their registration process. Further details will be provided in the upcoming NEET UG 2025 Information Bulletin.

Summary:

📢 No APAAR ID Required! The NTA has officially confirmed that APAAR ID is NOT mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registration. Students can proceed with other accepted ID proofs.

📝 Alternative Registration Methods: Students can register using Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card, or other government-approved identification. Detailed instructions will be shared in the official NEET UG 2025 Information Bulletin.

✅ Clearing the Confusion: This update ensures a smoother and hassle-free registration process for all candidates. Aspirants are advised to update their Aadhaar details to avoid any discrepancies.

What is APAAR ID?

The APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID is a digital repository of students’ academic credits under the One Nation, One Student ID initiative. This initiative is aimed at streamlining academic record management and enhancing transparency in education-related processes such as exam registrations and attendance tracking.

The NTA previously issued an advisory recommending that candidates update their Aadhaar details to prevent errors during registration. The APAAR ID, formerly known as the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC ID), is an optional digital academic repository that helps maintain student records but is not a requirement for NEET UG 2025 registration.

Key Updates on NEET UG 2025 Registration:

Registration Period: February 7 – March 7, 2025 (as per the official NTA notification).
Mandatory ID Proofs: Candidates can register using Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card, or other government-recognized IDs.
APAAR ID is optional, not mandatory.
NEET UG 2025 Syllabus & Exam Details: The official syllabus is available on the NTA website.
Exam Format: NEET UG 2025 will be conducted in a pen-and-paper (OMR-based) format on May 4, 2025 in a single shift.

Candidates are advised to visit the official NTA website (neet.nta.nic.in) for the most recent updates on NEET UG 2025 registration and examination details.

Last Updated on February 21, 2025

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