NEET UG APAAR ID 2026: How to Make it for Registration?
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Exam On - 3 May '26
APAAR ID is one of the requirements to apply online for the NEET UG 2026 exam. Candidates need to enter their APAAR ID on the NEET application form 2026. Check here how to make NEET APAAR ID for registration and also know is it mandatory to apply online through the APAAR number.
APAAR ID for NEET 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration for NEET UG 2026. Candidates can register and fill the application form by visiting the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. While filling the NEET application form 2026, candidates need to enter their APAAR IDs. The APAAR ID needs to be entered under the ‘Mode of Identity verification’ section of the application form. It is a 12-digit identity proof that is liked to candidates’ Aadhaar through DigiLocker. Read further to know what is APAAR ID, is it mandatory for NEET registration, how to make it, and other details.
The NEET 2026 application form is available from February 8 to March 8, 2026.
- What is the APAAR ID for NEET 2026?
- Is APAAR ID Mandatory for NEET 2026?
- How to Make APAAR ID for NEET 2026 Registration?
- Details Required to Make APAAR ID for NEET Registration
- How is APAAR ID Beneficial for NEET UG 2026?
- Is Aadhaar Card needed for APAAR ID?
What is the APAAR ID for NEET 2026?
APAAR full form is Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique digital identity proof issued to students under the 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative of the Indian Government. The APAAR ID acts as digital identity that stores all the academic records of students in one place.
For NEET 2026, candidates who will apply through APAAR ID will have all their documents stored at one place such as NEET application confirmation page, admit card, scorecard and others. It is a single and lifelong academic record of NEET registered students.
Commonly asked questions
The APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2026 exam. It is an optional documents required for NEET 2026 application form. However, having the APAAR ID makes it easier for applicants to apply for the exam.
Yes, Aadhaar card is mandatory to make APAAR ID for NEET 2026 registration. The APAAR is linked to the Aadhaar number of candidates.
Candidates can fill the NEET form using the process shared below-
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the registration link.
- Read the instructions carefully and acknowledge them.
- Register for the exam and generate a password.
- Enter the OTP to verify the details.
- Log in with the registration details.
- Fill the complete form.
- Pay the registration fees.
- Submit and save the page.
Is APAAR ID Mandatory for NEET 2026?
The NTA released the NEET 2026 information bulletin on February 8, 2026. The bulletin mentions that candidates need to enter their APAAR ID on the form. Entering the NEET UG APAAR ID will ease the further exam process for candidates. Those who provide the APAAR ID can find all their documents related to the NEET UG 2026 at a single place, that is, APAAR registry.
However, it is not mandatory for candidates to provide the APAAR ID details as the field of the application form clearly asks, “Do you have APAAR ID?”. If no, then candidates need to jump to the next field. However, if yes, then candidates need to enter their 12-digit ID.
It is suggested that candidates should enter their IDs on the NEET application form 2026 as it will smooth the entire process.
How to Make APAAR ID for NEET 2026 Registration?
Candidates who want to make their APAAR IDs need to have the Aadhaar Card. The Aadhaar card should be valid and duly updated. Candidates need to follow the process shared below to make the NEET APAAR ID-
Process to make APAAR ID through School/ Institution
Candidates can make the IDs through their current school using the process shared below-
- Visit the school and apply for APAAR ID.
- Confirm and validate personal and demographic details.
- Show the parental consent regarding the same.
- The school administration generates your APAAR ID and stores it in DigiLocker after authentication of identity.
- Note down the ID number.
Process to Generate APAAR ID through Digilocker
Students who have their DigiLocker accounts can generate their APAAR ID for NEET using the process below-
- Visit the website- digilocker.gov.in.
- Go to the ‘Academic Bank of Credits’ link.
- Give consent to link the Aadhaar.
- The APAAR ID gets generated automatically.
Also Read: Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
Commonly asked questions
The NEET registration fee differs for reserved and unreserved categories. Have a look at the registration fees below-
Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | INR 1,700 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 1,600 |
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | INR 1,000 |
NRI/ OCI/ Outside India | INR 9,500 |
The NEET registration last date was extended March 11, 2026. The NEET UG 2026 registration started on February 8, 2026. Candidates needed to submit their forms timely as no further extension was provided.
The NEET exam centre can only be changed during the application correction window. No changes can be made after the last date of submission of the NEET application form or after the conclusion of the application correction process. Once NTA releases the advance intimation to exam city slip, candidates will be appraised of their NEET exam city. The city will be one of the two entered by candidates during the application process.
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Details Required to Make APAAR ID for NEET Registration
Candidates need to keep a few details ready before making their APAAR ID for NEET 2026. Candidates need to fill the following details on the APAAR ID form-
- Aadhaar Card
- Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) & Unique Student Identifier (USI)/ Personal Education Number (PEN)
- Name as per Aadhaar
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Mobile number
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
How is APAAR ID Beneficial for NEET UG 2026?
The APAAR ID is beneficial for NEET UG 2026 registration. Have a look at the benefits below-
- The APAAR ID is linked to candidate’s Aadhaar and Digilocker. It makes it easier authenticate the identity of a candidate.
- It will negate the chances of fake document upload such as fake certificates, duplicate records, false academic claims, etc.
- All academic records and NEET documents will digitally verified and stored for lifetime.
- NEET admit card, result and scorecard are linked to the APAAR ID which makes it easier for candidates to access their data in future.
- It is also one of the valid ID proof which can be carried to the NEET exam centre 2026.
Also Read: NEET UG 2026 Live Photo Capture, Signature & Document Upload Guidelines by NTA
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Yes, Aadhaar card is needed to create the APAAR ID. Candidates will not be able to generate the APAAR ID without their Aadhaar. Also, the Aadhaar should be updated with the right information.
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