APAAR ID Explained: How India's student academic registry works and why it is under scrutiny

APAAR ID is a lifelong academic registry under the National Education Policy 2020, designed to track students' academic records.

It links with Aadhaar, raising privacy concerns about data security and consent.

The Supreme Court has issued observations on the scheme, prompting renewed scrutiny over its implementation.

The registry aims to streamline academic data but faces legal challenges regarding potential misuse of personal information.