The National Testing Agency (NTA) which will be starting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) applications soon has today confirmed that APAAR ID is not mandatory for application. Aspirants can continue to register for NEET UG using other available means details of which shall be available in the information bulletin soon, NTA added.
NEET UG will this year be held in pen and paper mode in a single shift. The NEET UG 2025 exam date and application details are yet to be announced.
On a notice issued on January 14, NTA had asked the aspirants to update Aadhaar details and integrate their APAAR ID. APAAR ID (previously called the Academic Bank of Credits or ABC ID) is designed to digitally store a student’s academic credits and ensure a comprehensive record of their academic journey.
For further clarification related to NEET UG 2025, candidates can contact 011-40759000 or email at neetug2025@nta.ac.in. The official website of NEET 2025 is neet.nta.nic.in.
However, NTA has provided a step-by-step user guide to assist candidates in creating APAAR ID, along with a video tutorial. Candidates are encouraged to refer to these resources – apaar.education.gov.in.