PANAJI
Ahead of the end of academic term, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has directed all schools to enrol students of Class IX and XI for a lifelong 12-digit Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) by February 20.
The new initiative aims to streamline academic records, track student progress and support students’ educational journeys. The APAAR ID system will enable the Education Department to track student progress and identify those who need additional support.
In a circular issued on Monday, the Board has said “it is requested to complete the process of enrolling the students of Class IX and Class XI for APAAR ID as primary students’ identification for school and higher education examination”.
“Once APAAR ID is generated the same to be uploaded on the Board website latest by February 20, 2025,” the Board said adding that the information is to be updated so as to enable the Board to integrate the data.
The DoE had last month asked schools to ensure that 9th and 10th day of every month is observed as Mega APAAR Diwas’ till the time; cent per cent registration of students is achieved. As on date, the State has managed to get 45 per cent students registered.
APAAR ID is a unique, lifelong 12-digit identifier designed to facilitate targeted interventions, improve school enrolments, and seamlessly manage academic records.
APAAR ID allows students to digitally store, manage, and access their academic credits, including degrees, diplomas, certificates, training details, and co-curricular accomplishments.
This system will also allow students to access the DigiLocker ecosystem, where they can digitally store all their achievements, including exam results and holistic report cards.
Students can use the credit score for higher education or employment purposes in the future.
