Bihar Board Mandates APAAR ID for Class 10 and 12 Exams

The Bihar School Education Board has made the APAAR ID mandatory for students in Classes 9 to 12, impacting their ability to register for Class 10 and 12 board exams. Without this ID, students will be unable to fill out their examination forms, potentially barring them from taking the exams. The BSEB has set a deadline of June 30 for all students to obtain their APAAR IDs, with school heads and District Education Officers responsible for ensuring compliance. This new requirement raises concerns for many students who have yet to secure their IDs.

By Ambika Singh Jun 17, 2026, 12:12 IST

Bihar Board's New Requirement for Students

The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) has implemented a crucial policy: students in affiliated schools must now possess an Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID. This means that students will not be permitted to sit for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations without this ID. The BSEB has mandated that all students from Classes 9 to 12 secure their APAAR IDs, with directives sent to all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure that these IDs are generated by June 30.

In this article, we will delve deeper into the implications of the BSEB's decision regarding the APAAR ID and discuss the potential challenges students may encounter if they fail to obtain one before the exams.

Impact of APAAR ID on Board Exam Registration

Students Must Have APAAR ID to Register for Exams

Under the new regulations set by the Bihar Board (BSEB), students will be unable to register for the Class 10 and 12 board exams without an APAAR ID. This ID is essential during the registration process, and students lacking it will not be able to fill out their examination forms, effectively barring them from participating in the board exams. Reports suggest that a significant number of students in Bihar have yet to acquire their APAAR IDs, and not obtaining one could prevent them from taking their exams.

Deadline for APAAR ID Generation

School Heads Responsible for ID Generation by June 30

The BSEB has set a deadline for the generation of APAAR IDs, requiring all IDs to be completed by June 30. The responsibility for this task has been assigned to District Education Officers (DEOs) and school heads. DEOs are expected to conduct meetings with school heads to monitor the progress of APAAR ID generation. School heads at institutions where IDs have not yet been created are instructed to ensure completion by the deadline.