Explanation: One Nation One Student ID (APAAR) – Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry is a special ID system for all students in India, starting from childhood.

• Each student would get a lifelong APAAR ID. Registration is voluntary, not mandatory.
• A consent form needs to be signed by the student or parents in case of minors regarding the usage of their Aadhaar data which will be used to verify the name and date of birth.
• Objective of the APAAR is – ‘One nation, One Student ID’ stems from the NEP 2020 to track academic progress from pre-primary to higher education.

Source: FORUMIAS