Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Rules on APAAR ID
The Supreme Court has ruled that parents must give clear consent for their children to get an APAAR ID, which is a unique digital ID for students.
This ID stores academic records and is part of the government's 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative.
Some parents and privacy experts are worried about the safety of children's data and the pressure to get the ID, even though it's supposed to be voluntary.
The government says the ID will make it easier to manage academic records.
The court has ordered changes to the consent process to make sure parents can choose whether or not their child gets an APAAR ID.
The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to revise the consent process for APAAR ID creation, ensuring parental consent is mandatory.
APAAR ID is a unique 12-digit digital ID that stores academic records and is linked with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and DigiLocker.
Parents and privacy experts have raised concerns about the potential misuse of children's personal data and privacy risks.
The government and CBSE claim that APAAR ID will simplify academic record management and reduce paperwork.
Over 31 crore students have registered for APAAR IDs, but the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the importance of parental consent.
- Who
- Parents of four students, Supreme Court, Ministry of Education, CBSE
- What
- Supreme Court ruling on APAAR ID
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure parental consent and address privacy concerns related to APAAR ID
Parents and Privacy Advocates
Government and CBSE
Voluntary Nature of APAAR ID
Parents and Privacy Advocates
Parents argue that schools are pressuring students to obtain APAAR IDs despite it being voluntary.
Government and CBSE
The government and CBSE claim that APAAR ID is intended to simplify academic record management and is not mandatory.
Privacy Concerns
Parents and Privacy Advocates
Parents and privacy experts are concerned about the potential misuse or leakage of children's personal data and privacy risks from storing large amounts of information digitally.
Government and CBSE
The government and CBSE assert that the APAAR ID will make verification easier, reduce paperwork, and help prevent document loss and fraud.
- APAAR ID
- Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
- NEP 2020
- National Education Policy 2020
- ABC
- Academic Bank of Credits
- DigiLocker
- Digital locker for storing documents
- Supreme Court Order
- Parental consent is mandatory for APAAR ID creation
- Number of Registered Students
- Over 31 crore
