The National Testing Agency (NTA) has implemented new registration requirements for the NEET UG 2025 examination, introducing mandatory use of the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) and updated Aadhaar details for all candidates. The change supports India’s broader push toward digital identity verification in education, leveraging the country’s established Aadhaar-based authentication infrastructure.
The integration of APAAR ID into the registration process aims to establish a streamlined system for managing students’ academic records. The digital framework represents a significant advancement in India’s educational verification systems, similar to the country’s successful implementation of eKYC verification systems in other sectors. Candidates must ensure their Aadhaar details match their Class 10 marksheet or passing certificate information when registering for the examination.
The registration process requires candidates to visit the official website neet.ntaonline.in and complete several steps. These include providing basic personal information, creating account credentials, and receiving a registration number via email and mobile phone. During registration, candidates must input both their APAAR ID and verified Aadhaar details, using the same biometric verification technology that has been successfully deployed across India’s financial sector.
The registration system implements a structured verification approach, requiring candidates to follow specific steps:
– Access the official NEET registration portal
– Submit personal information and contact details
– Generate account credentials
– Receive confirmation of registration
– Update APAAR ID and Aadhaar information
The new implementation strengthens the verification infrastructure for the NEET UG examination system, establishing a permanent academic record framework that can serve candidates throughout their academic and professional careers. The system is part of India’s broader digital transformation initiatives and follows international best practices in educational identity verification, similar to those recommended by the FIDO Alliance for secure authentication.
Sources: Careers360, The Medical Bulletin, Medicine.Careers360
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