DEB ID is a unique ID that is to be mandatorily created by the learner who wishes to get admission in the ODL / Online Programme. The purpose of the DEB-ID is to ensure that learners are taking admission in the ODL / Online programmes of the Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) which are recognised by the Commission. This process will inform the learner about the recognised/entitled HEIs and approved programme. It is valid for students across the life cycle of the ODL/OL mode of learning.

How to Create an ABC Card Before Applying the BED ID 2025

• Step 01: Visit the DigiLocker Portal at https://www.digilocker.gov.in
  • Click on the “Sign in” button in the top corner, if you are a new user →click on the “Sign up” button
• Step 02: Fill in all the requisite information as asked and set a six-digit login PIN for additional security. → hit the submit button
  • Enter the OTP that was sent to the registered mobile and hit the “Submit”
  • button again → a new account will be created
• Step 03: Sign out and sign in to the DigiLocker portal by entering the registered credentials.
  • Enter the registered mobile number, followed by security PIN → verify OTP will be prompted → enter the OTP and hit the “Submit” button.
• Step 04: Once logged in, under the home page -> click the “Join Now” button of the Academic Bank of Credits banner → The ABC (APAAR) ID creation window will pop up.
• Step 05: Enter the requisite details and hit the “Get Document” button.
• Step 06: Scroll and select your Institution Name and hit “Ok”, once you are satisfied with the entered information. → Check the consent statement and click the “Get Document” button.
  • A confirmation message stating that “Your request has been submitted” will be prompted next.
  • You will be redirected to the “Issued Documents” section immediately, where your ABC ID will be shown to you as under:
• Step 07: Hit the download icon, and a PDF of your ABC ID will be shown to you as under.

How to Apply Online DEB ID 2025?

• Step 01- Create ABC ID (from DIGILOCKER).
• Step 02- Visit the DEB Website and Get the DEB ID (Using the ABC ID).
• Step 03- Get Admission in a University for Open and Distance Learning and online Learning.