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What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar

About Aadhaar

What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identifying number given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after a certain verification process.
 
To get an Aadhaar number, individuals have to provide minimal demographic and biometric information, which include name, date of birth or age, gender, address, mobile number, and e-mail ID (optional), fingerprints, iris scans, and a facial photo.
 

What are the different forms of Aadhaar

UIDAI has issued multiple forms of Aadhaar, including Aadhaar letters, eAadhaar, mAadhar and Aadhaar PVC for residents. Aadhaar in all forms are valid. Indians can choose from the following: 
 

Aadhaar Letter

Aadhaar letter is laminated paper-based
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Latest Updates on Aadhaar

Should intruders with Aadhaar be allowed to become voters? SC asks amid SIR

The Supreme Court emphasised that an Aadhaar is meant to ensure the delivery of welfare benefits and should not, by itself, grant voting rights

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

UIDAI deactivates over 20 million Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons

UIDAI has deactivated over 20 million Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals using data from central and state agencies, aiming to prevent identity fraud and misuse of welfare benefits linked to ina

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 12:33 AM IST

UIDAI deactivates 20 million Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals

Over 20 million Aadhaar numbers belonging to people who have passed away have been deactivated, using data from states and agencies to prevent identity fraud

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

EC clarifies to SC that Aadhaar won't be used to verify citizenship

In a reply filed in the top court, the poll panel said that the court on September 8 had already clarified the usage of Aadhaar for updating the voter list

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 6:11 PM IST

Your credit is easier to steal than your money: How online lending works

A simple 'Buy now, pay later' click can trigger a full loan without consent. Weak verification, no alerts, and instant disbursals are fuelling identity fraud in India's digital lending ecosystem

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2025 | 9:51 PM IST

Aadhaar not proof of birth, residence, or citizenship: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kumar emphasised that providing an Aadhaar number is optional under both the Aadhaar Act and the Representation of the People Act, 1950

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar

The court has correctly stepped in to point out that, under the law as written, a unique ID must be accepted as proof of identity, more so as the ECI plans a countrywide SIR

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2025 | 10:37 PM IST

Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority

The poll panel also cautioned that "any instance of non-compliance or refusal to accept Aadhaar in accordance with this directive shall be treated with utmost seriousness"

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2025 | 10:36 AM IST

Bihar SIR case: SC allows excluded voters to submit claims with Aadhaar

'Surprised' at limited role of parties in helping voters whose names were deleted

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

Aadhaar not sole proof of citizenship in voter rolls, must be verified: SC

The Supreme Court agreed with the Election Commission that Aadhaar cannot alone prove citizenship for voter lists and must be verified before including or keeping names in electoral rolls

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 5:40 PM IST

Aadhaar face authentication transactions surpass 2-billion mark, says MeitY

In its monthly data released on August 8, the ministry also said that face authentication reached an all-time high of 193.6 million transactions in July 2025

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 9:01 PM IST

EC's refusal to accept Aadhaar as voter ID in Bihar is 'absurd': ADR

ADR criticised the Election Commission's refusal to accept Aadhaar as valid voter ID in Bihar's roll revision, calling the move "patently absurd" given Aadhaar's widespread use in official documents

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2025 | 9:18 PM IST

No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre

For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the states, except for the North-Eastern states, where it is 90:10

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2025 | 6:31 PM IST

Have the right to 'verify citizenship', EC tells SC on Bihar roll revision

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that it is legally bound to verify citizenship in Bihar's voter roll revision, citing constitutional and legal duty to ensure only citizens are included

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2025 | 11:59 AM IST

Children's Aadhaar may be deactivated if biometrics not updated by 7: UIDAI

UIDAI said that the first Mandatory Biometric Update must be done between ages of five and seven to avoid any charges

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 9:59 PM IST

No slips, no forms: Aadhaar e-KYC now live for Post Office RD, PPF

Depositors can open and manage recurring deposit and public provident fund accounts using Aadhaar biometrics

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

UPI leads digital shift as 48% MSMEs use it for business transactions

A new report shows nearly half of MSMEs now prefer UPI for transactions, highlighting a major shift towards digital tools to boost efficiency and income across small businesses

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 7:16 PM IST

Himachal first to use Aadhaar face recognition for ration distribution

The new system is expected to improve the authentication success rate and reduce verification time, ensuring a faster and more efficient ration distribution process, the official statement added

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Aadhaar authentication hits 2.29 bn-mark in June; face authentications rise

The Aadhaar-based authentication is being used to deliver welfare services and enable people to access services from various providers

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

RBI issues final guidelines on due diligence of AePS touchpoint operators

RBI's new AePS guidelines, effective January 2026, require acquiring banks to perform due diligence, monitor transactions, and update KYC of inactive operators

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 9:00 PM IST