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    Is APAAR ID Mandatory for NTA JEE Mains 2027 Registration?

    Is APAAR ID Mandatory for NTA JEE Mains 2027 Registration?

    Kanak MukhijaUpdated on 29 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM IST

    APAAR ID for JEE Main 2027 Registration: National Testing Agency has started the registration process for JEE Main 2027 from October 24, 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The notification states that APAAR ID is not mandatory. Candidates who want to appear for JEE Main exam can continue their application process without APAAR ID. They must meet the other JEE Main 2027 eligibility criteria and application requirements. Candidates can check the complete details to know about APAAR ID in this article. 

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    1. What Is APAAR ID?
    2. Is APAAR ID Mandatory for JEE Main 2027 Registration?
    3. How to Register for JEE Main 2027 Using APAAR ID
    4. How to Generate APAAR ID?
    5. Documents Required for APAAR ID
    6. APAAR ID for JEE Main 2027 Registration: Highlights
    Is APAAR ID Mandatory for NTA JEE Mains 2027 Registration?
    Is APAAR ID Mandatory for JEE Main 2027 Registration?

    What Is APAAR ID?

    APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It is a 12 digit student identification number created under the government's One Nation, One Student ID initiative. The APAAR ID helps students to keep academic information such as marksheets, certificates, grades and academic credits, connected to a digital record. APAAR ID is linked with DigiLocker and Academic Bank of Credits system. This is an easier method to access educational documents online.   

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    Is APAAR ID Mandatory for JEE Main 2027 Registration?

    No, APAAR ID is not mandatory for JEE Main 2027. Candidates who do not generate their ID can still apply for the JEE Main exam by following the requirements mentioned in the NTA application form. Students should also know that Aadhaar is not mandatory for JEE Main 2027. Other allowed identity details like passport, school Id card, ration card or any other valid government identity number can also be used by candidates. Please check the following points before submitting the form:

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    • Enter required details carefully. 

    • Keep required identification information ready. 

    • Upload documents in prescribed format. 

    • Check application instructions before final submission. 

    • Don’t delay registration just because candidate does not have an APAAR ID. 

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    How to Register for JEE Main 2027 Using APAAR ID

    Candidates who already have APAAR ID should follow the normal JEE Main 2027 application process. Having this ID does not replace other steps required to complete JEE Main registration. Follow the  steps below to know registration process

    • Visit the official JEE Main website, which is jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

    • Open “JEE Main 2027 session 1 application link” 

    • Complete registration process using details requested by authority. 

    • Fill all required details including personal, contact and education details. 

    • Provide identity details requested in application form. 

    • Upload all asked documents, photograph and signature. 

    • Pay application fee using available payment method. 

    • Review complete details and submit your application form. 

    • Save confirmation page for future use.  

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    How to Generate APAAR ID?

    Those who want to create APAAR ID are advised to first check whether their school has already generated one. School students generally receive their APAAR ID through a process involving verification of their details by school. The usual process for school students is as follows:

    • Step 1: Contact  your school and ask if your APAAR ID is already created .

    • Step 2: Make sure the details such as your name match with what is in your school records and Aadhaar details.

    • Step 3: Complete necessary verification. Parent consent required where applicable for minors.

    • Step 4: School verifies information and helps generate ID.

    • Step 5: APAAR ID is available on a student's DigiLocker account once generated.

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    Documents Required for APAAR ID

    The details needed to generate APAAR ID depend on the student's circumstances and process followed by school. The official APAAR guidance identifies the following information as relevant to ID creation.

    • Aadhaar details

    • Student's name

    • Date of birth

    • Gender

    • Parent's details

    • Mobile number

    • PEN (Permanent Education Number)

    • School records

    APAAR ID for JEE Main 2027 Registration: Highlights 

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam

    JEE Main 2027

    Conducting authority

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    JEE Main 2027 notification release date

    October 24, 2026

    Is APAAR ID mandatory for JEE Main 2027?

    No

    Purpose of APAAR ID

    Digital academic identity and records

    Where to check APAAR details

    Official APAAR portal and DigiLocker

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