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Is APAAR ID required in JEE Main 2026? - The National Testing Agency has mentioned details on JEE Main 2026 Appar ID on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the notification, it is not compulsory to fill in the APAAR ID in the JEE Main application form at this time. If the APAAR ID display a credential mismatch error despite entering the correct number, simply skip it and continue with your JEE Main 2026 application form. The main purpose of the APAAR ID is to track the academic record of a student. The ID helps NTA to identify students' academic credentials automatically. However, it is not mandatory but recommended to have one to ensure an easy application process.
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The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 from April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates can find complete details about how to enter the APAAR ID here.
APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry ID) is a unique 12-digit number assigned to each student that helps track their entire academic record. The APAAR ID helps in maintaining verified records through the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform, making academic transfers and record verification easier. Details such as the candidate’s mark sheets, degrees, and awards will be available in a single secure platform integrated with DigiLocker and linked to Aadhaar. The ID is designed to track student progress, simplify transfers between institutions, and streamline record-keeping.
Candidates can find the APAAR ID in their Digilocker account, as well as their ABC accounts. Candidates can also contact their respective schools for the APAAR ID.
According to the JEE Main 2026 information brochure, candidates don't need to enter their APAAR ID while filling out the registration form. Additionally, the authority has also listed the APAAR ID in the candidate’s personal and academic details. Therefore, candidates should ensure they have an APAAR ID before commencing the JEE Main 2026 registration.
The provision to enter the APAAR ID is a separate step in the JEE Main 2026 application form. Candidates will be able to enter their APAAR ID under the “Additional section” details.
The APPAR ID page will look like this:
Once the candidate enters the APAAR ID, they have to then validate their number. If the ID is successfully validated, the details will automatically be fetched by the server.
The reasons why the APAAR ID is not validated could be because of a typo, the ABC account not linked to Aadhaar properly, Server delay, a recently created APAAR ID, or a mismatch in personal details. The following solutions can be applicable in such a case.
Recheck the APAAR ID by logging into the digiocker app. Copy and paste the APAAR ID once again as is to avoid a mismatch.
In case the APAAR ID was generated recently, it might not be active yet. It takes around 24–48 hours for new IDs to reflect in the validation system. So wait for that period and try again.
In case the ABC account is not linked to Aadhaar properly, candidates must log in and re-link their Aadhaar with the ABC account.
Server delays can also cause delays in fetching details. Hence, wait for a bit and try again in some time.
If none of these work, candidates must contact ABC/ Digilocker or NTA support for resolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is a 12-digit unique number that ensures the academic records of the candidate are in one place and can easily be accessed.
Yes, candidates can complete the JEE Main 2026 registration without the APAAR ID, as it is not mandatory at the time of registration.
Candidates can find the APAAR ID on the DigiLocker app or website.
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