Archive · 19 Aug 2026
UIDAI Completes Two Crore Aadhaar Updates For Schoolchildren
UIDAI is the organization that manages Aadhaar in India.
It has updated the fingerprints and eye information of more than two crore schoolchildren.
The work happened through special camps held in about 1.56 lakh schools.
The drive began in September 2025.
Children under five usually have only their photo and basic details recorded because their fingerprints and eye patterns are still developing.
They must update their biometrics when they turn five and again when they turn fifteen.
These updates can help Aadhaar work more smoothly when children use government services or register for exams.
The updates are currently free for children from ages five to seventeen until September 30, 2026.
UIDAI completed more than two crore mandatory biometric updates for schoolchildren nationwide.
The special drive, launched in September 2025, covered about 1.56 lakh schools.
UIDAI used integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus to track children’s update status.
Mandatory biometric updates are required at ages 5 and 15 because biometrics are not collected for children below five.
Updates are free for children aged 5–17 until September 30, 2026, under current provisions.
- Who
- The Unique Identification Authority of India, working with State and Union Territory education departments, updated schoolchildren’s Aadhaar biometrics.
- What
- A nationwide special drive completed more than two crore mandatory biometric updates.
- When
- The drive began in September 2025; the update-fee waiver for ages 7–15 began October 1, 2025, and continues through September 30, 2026.
- Where
- Across India, through camps and outreach at about 1.56 lakh schools.
- Why
- To keep children’s Aadhaar biometric information current and help prevent difficulties with authentication for government benefits and competitive or university examinations.
- Updates completed
- More than two crore mandatory biometric updates
- Schools covered
- Over 1.56 lakh schools
- Drive launched
- September 2025
- Required update ages
- Age 5 and again at age 15
- Fee waiver
- MBU is free for children aged 5–17 until September 30, 2026
- Technology integration
- UIDAI integrated with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus
- Potential uses affected
- Government-scheme authentication and registration for NEET, JEE and CUET
