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Free Aadhaar Update for Children Ends September 30: Act Now!
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 13:18
Free Aadhaar Update for Children Ends September 30: Act Now!
- •The deadline for free Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children aged 5 to 17 years is September 30, 2026.
- •UIDAI has completed over 2 crore updates across 1.56 lakh schools as part of a nationwide drive.
- •Children require biometric updates at ages 5 and 15 to replace developing biometrics with updated fingerprints, iris, and photographs.
- •The current fee waiver makes the mandatory biometric update free for children aged 5-17 until September 30, 2026.
- •Timely updates ensure smoother Aadhaar authentication for government schemes, benefits, and examinations like NEET, JEE, and CUET.
Key Questions Answered
The deadline for the free Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children aged 5 to 17 years is set to end on September 30, 2026.
Aadhaar biometric information must be updated when a child turns 5 years old and again when the child turns 15 years old.
An incomplete biometric update may create difficulties with Aadhaar authentication for government schemes, benefits, and exam registrations such as NEET, JEE, and CUET.
