NTA Declared APAAR ID not Mandatory for NEET 2025 Registration: Know More About APAAR ID & How to Create an APAAR Account

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 12:26

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that an APAAR ID is not required for NEET 2025 registration. This clarification was issued on January 24, 2025. The article below contains more descriptions, find out!

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Kolkata: NEET 2025 registration will not require an APAAR ID, which has been recently clarified by NTA. As per the authority, integration of the registration process with the AADHAAR is now optional.

Direct Link: NEET 2025 Notification (Released)

APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It's a unique digital identity for students in India, designed to consolidate their academic records. The NEET 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2025. The application process is expected to start in the first week of February.

How Can You Create an APAAR ID for NEET 2025?

Here are the steps to create an APAAR ID (also known as ABC ID) for NEET 2025 on Digi locker:

Step 1: Find the Digi locker website by searching for it (digilocker.gov.in).

Step 2: Sign up for a new account or sign in if you already have one.

Step 3: Enter the required information and set a secure PIN.

Step 4: Verify your mobile number using the OTP received.

Step 5: Log in again and click "Join Now" under the Academic Bank of Credits banner.

Step 6: Enter the necessary details and click "Get Document." Your Aadhaar details will be pre-filled.

What's After Creating an APAAR ID for NEET 2025?

Even though the APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET 2025 registration, creating one can offer several benefits:

Streamlined Registration: If you choose to use your APAAR ID, it can simplify the NEET registration process by auto-filling some of your personal details.
Enhanced Data Security: The APAAR ID is linked to your Aadhaar, which provides a secure and reliable means of verifying your identity.
Future Benefits: The APAAR ID is a valuable tool for managing your academic records and may be beneficial for future educational endeavors, such as higher education applications and job searches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans. The NTA is expected to announce the NEET 2025 exam date in January 2025. This decision will likely consider the schedules of other major exams like JEE Main, board exams, and other relevant factors. Early announcement allows ample preparation time for candidates. Last year, the NEET date was announced alongside JEE Main, CUET, and UGC NET dates in a common exam calendar. While JEE Main dates have been released this year, the NEET 2025 date is still awaited.

Ans. NEET 2025 registrations are anticipated to begin in the first week of March 2025 and conclude in the first week of April 2025. The NTA may extend the application window or reopen it by mid-April based on student requests and other factors. The exam is scheduled for the first week of May 2025. The online application process requires candidates to fill and submit the application form with the applicable fee.

Ans. The NEET 2025 application form is yet to be released. The last date for submission will be announced along with the form's release. Typically, the submission deadline falls within a month of the form's availability. The NTA may extend or reopen the application window based on student requests or external factors.