Students of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, are increasingly being asked to create and update their Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID as part of the nationwide implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. If your college has asked you to submit or update your ABC ID, here's everything you need to know.
The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital repository developed by the Ministry of Education and regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It securely stores the academic credits earned by students, making it easier to transfer credits, resume studies after a break, and access verified academic records digitally.
Why is MAKAUT asking students to update their ABC ID?
Universities across India, including MAKAUT, are implementing the UGC's Academic Bank of Credits framework. Under this system, institutions upload students' academic records and credits to the National Academic Depository (NAD)-ABC platform after linking them with the student's ABC account. This helps create a permanent digital academic record.
If your college has requested your ABC ID, you should complete the process within the deadline communicated by your institution.
What is an ABC ID?
An ABC ID is a unique digital identification number linked to your academic records. It is connected with your APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID, which serves as a lifelong academic identity under the "One Nation, One Student ID" initiative.
Your ABC account stores information such as:
- Academic credits earned during your course
- Marksheets and grade sheets uploaded by your institution
- Credit transfer records
- Academic achievements from participating institutions
Benefits of an ABC ID
Having an updated ABC ID offers several advantages:
- Secure digital storage of academic credits.
- Easier transfer of credits between participating institutions.
- Support for multiple entry and exit options under NEP 2020.
- Faster verification of academic records.
- Easy access to digital academic documents through the ABC ecosystem.
How to create an ABC ID
Students can create their ABC ID online by following these steps:
- Visit the Academic Bank of Credits portal through DigiLocker.
- Sign in using your DigiLocker account or create one if you do not already have it.
- Complete the identity verification process.
- Generate your ABC ID.
- Share the generated ABC ID with your college if requested.
Once your institution uploads your academic records, they will automatically appear in your ABC account.
What should MAKAUT students do?
If your college has issued an ABC ID update notice:
- Create your ABC ID if you have not already done so.
- Verify that your personal details are correct.
- Submit your ABC ID to your college within the specified deadline.
- Keep your registered mobile number and DigiLocker account active for future updates.
Important Note
The requirement to update or submit an ABC ID is part of the broader implementation of the Academic Bank of Credits across higher education institutions in India. Students should always follow the instructions issued by their respective MAKAUT-affiliated colleges regarding document submission and deadlines.
As the ABC ecosystem expands, maintaining an active and correctly linked ABC ID will help students securely access their academic records and benefit from the credit-based education framework introduced under NEP 2020.