Rahul · September 12, 2025 
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an important notification about the mandatory submission of APAAR IDs for Class X and XII students in the 2025–26 session. In a circular dated September 9, 2025 (Ref. No. CBSE/Co-Ord/APAAR ID/2025-2026), the Board announced partial relaxation for linking APAAR IDs with the List of Candidates (LOC). The decision followed concerns from schools about technical delays and administrative hurdles in generating IDs.
What is APAAR?
APAAR, or Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, comes under the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It gives students a lifelong academic identity and supports:
Seamless academic transitions
Easy credit transfers
Faster verification for admissions and jobs
Better skill gap analysis
CBSE has highlighted these benefits in earlier circulars issued in January, July, and August 2025. The Board urged schools to generate APAAR IDs without delay.
Challenges Schools Reported
Many schools reported difficulties such as:
Portal integration errors
Mismatches between school data and Aadhaar records
Long timelines for corrections
Parents withholding consent
These issues slowed APAAR registration and clashed with deadlines for LOC submission.
Key Relaxations by CBSE
To help schools meet the deadlines, CBSE announced specific relaxations:
When Parents Deny Consent – Schools must keep a record and mark the entry as “REFUSED” in the LOC.
When Technical Issues Block ID Generation – Schools should mark the entry as “NOGEN”.
All Other Cases – Schools must generate and record APAAR IDs as per the rules.
These relaxations apply only for the current academic cycle. CBSE made it clear that schools must continue working toward full APAAR coverage.
Wide Dissemination of the Circular
Dr. Banyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, signed the circular. CBSE shared it with education authorities across India, including Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, state directorates of education, Army and Navy education boards, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools. This ensured all CBSE schools follow the same procedure.
What It Means for Schools and Students
For schools, the notification provides relief but also responsibility. They must:
Maintain records of parental refusals
Accurately mark “NOGEN” cases
Report persistent problems to their CBSE Regional Office
For students and parents, the relaxation offers flexibility, especially in cases involving Aadhaar mismatches or delays in consent.
Long-Term Focus
CBSE has reiterated that APAAR IDs remain vital for transparency, accountability, and academic mobility. While the relaxation provides temporary breathing space, the ultimate goal is universal APAAR ID implementation in all schools.
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