The Times of India

Is APAAR ID mandatory for school admissions? NCERT clears the air, says no child can be denied entry

NCERT has clarified through a post on X that an APAAR ID is not mandatory for school admissions, addressing widespread confusion among parents. The digital ID, part of Indias push for streamlined academic records, is optional and meant for convenience. The council emphasised that no child can be denied admission for not having the identifier.