Hello,

No, both are not the same.

PEN ID means Permanent Education Number . It is given to students by the school or education board.

APAAR ID means Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry . It is a digital ID under the "One Nation One Student ID" system by the government.

So, both are different, but APAAR ID can also include details like PEN, Aadhaar, and academic records.

Hope it helps !

No, PEN ID and APAAR ID are not the same. PEN ID is a state-level unique number given to students for school or exam-related purposes within that state. On the other hand, APAAR ID is a national lifelong academic ID under NEP 2020, which stores all your educational records, credits, and achievements digitally. PEN is limited to the state system, while APAAR works across schools, colleges, and even jobs in India.

Hello Aspirant,

No, PEN ID and APAAR ID are not exactly the same , though they are closely related and sometimes used interchangeably in conversation.

• PEN (Permanent Education Number) : This is a unique identification number assigned to students, often by schools or state education departments, mainly for internal tracking of academic records within a specific system (like UDISE+).

• APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID : This is a broader, national-level initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). It's a 12-digit unique ID designed to be a lifelong academic passport for students across India. It digitally stores all academic achievements and can be linked to your PEN ID.

Think of it this way: Your PEN might be like a local school ID, while your APAAR ID is your national, lifelong academic identity. Your APAAR ID is often generated using your PEN and Aadhaar.