The Unique Identification Authority of India has reached more than 1.03 lakh schools nationwide to facilitate students in completing their mandatory biometric updates for Aadhaar within school premises, as per the Ministry of Electronics & IT. Approximately 1.2 crore school children have already undergone this process to ensure the accuracy of their Aadhaar details, essential for accessing government services.
This initiative, initiated in September 2025, integrates UIDAI’s system with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), managed by the Union Department of School Education and Literacy, enabling the monitoring of students’ biometric update status. Special camps are organized within schools to address pending biometric updates for children identified through this integration.
UIDAI, in collaboration with state education departments, district administrations, schools, and other partners, is actively engaged in this effort. Currently employing around 4,000 machines for the drive, UIDAI plans to increase this number to expedite the process, aiming to aid children in accessing government schemes, scholarships, and exam registrations.
Updating children’s biometrics in Aadhaar is crucial for their authentication in various official processes, including government schemes and educational examinations like NEET, JEE, and CUET. Parents and guardians are encouraged by UIDAI to ensure their children complete this necessary update, with the initiative offering free biometric updates for children aged 7 to 15 for a year from October 1, 2025.
In addition to school camps, children can also visit Aadhaar enrolment centers and Aadhaar Seva Kendras nationwide to complete their biometric updates.
