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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to implement the Orissa High Court's directions on the APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) ID consent process across the country. While hearing a petition challenging the scheme, the court also asked CBSE to examine concerns related to parental consent and data protection.

The petition challenges the APAAR scheme for violating privacy rights and lacking statutory backing, urging compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Private candidates must download admit cards from cbse.gov.in and get them signed by school principal or exam centre.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026 admit cards for both regular and private candidates. While private students can download their hall tickets online from the board's official portal, regular candidates will receive their admit cards through their respective schools.

After downloading the admit card, candidates must get it signed and stamped either by the principal of the last attended school or by the centre superintendent of their allotted examination centre before appearing for the examination.

In their plea, the 30 students have sought the quashing or modification of the March 27 assessment scheme, arguing that it is unfair and discriminatory. They have urged the court to direct the CBSE to adopt a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory evaluation mechanism.

The Supreme Court agreed to direct CBSE to examine APAAR ID privacy concerns and implement Odisha HC's voluntary 'opt out' rule across India.

The Supreme Court said it will direct CBSE to revise APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out choice for parents. The move followed the unchallenged Orissa High Court order as petitioners pressed concerns over Aadhaar linkage and student data protection.

The Supreme Court will direct the CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court's ruling regarding the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) IDs, allowing parents to refuse consent for the scheme., Education, Times Now

The Supreme Court said it will also issue a direction to the Board regarding concerns regarding the protection, storage, and processing of students' personal data.