This tool helps students understand the official ABC ID creation process and check public UGC university records. It does not generate or issue official Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) IDs, and does not perform official UGC verification.
ABC ID Assistant & UGC University Register
Check ABC ID eligibility, follow the official steps, verify if your university is UGC recognised or flagged, and get your documents ready.
- 01Details
- 02Eligibility
- 03Result
- 04Checklist
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Documents checklist
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Official process timeline
The general public process, shown for information only. Always follow the instructions on the official DigiLocker / ABC website at the time you apply.
Download the complete step-by-step ABC ID guide (PDF)- 1
Register on DigiLocker
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Verify Aadhaar
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Search ABC
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Create ABC account
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Link university
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Receive ABC ID
Common errors & what they usually mean
Is your university UGC approved or fake?
Search Central, State, Deemed, State Private and Fake Universities recognised (or flagged) by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India. Data is sourced from official UGC lists; for the current, authoritative record always check ugc.gov.in.
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UGC fee refund policy
Under UGC's fee refund guidelines, higher education institutions are required to refund fees on a pro-rata basis to students who withdraw admission before the cut-off date notified by the institution, subject to a small processing charge. Exact refund percentages, deadlines, and eligibility can vary by institution and admission cycle, so always confirm with your university and the current official notification below before relying on this summary.
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