With ABC, students get a unique ID that helps them easily apply to higher education institutions. This makes things simpler for both students and colleges
The Education Ministry introduced APAAR, a new system, to rural areas using CSCs. APAAR is part of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and includes the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). This means students in colleges and universities must sign up for ABC. ABC is like a digital bank that stores students' grades and personal details.
With ABC, students get a unique ID that helps them easily apply to higher education institutions. This makes things simpler for both students and colleges. Sanjay Kumar, from the Department of School Education and Literacy, thinks this is great because it gives students more access to digital services.
K Sanjay Murthy, from Higher Education, explained that ABC is similar to the National Academic Depository (NAD). ABC helps with registering and transferring credits, but colleges still handle things like issuing certificates and keeping records, as reported by The Hindustan Times.
Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education, said APAAR ID stays with students for life. They can use it to get credit for future exams without needing physical certificates. This change makes life easier for students by simplifying the process of applying to colleges and universities, while also making educational records more accessible.