🆔 What Is an Aadhaar Card?
The Aadhaar Card is a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It serves as proof of identity and address for residents of India and is linked to biometric and demographic data.
📌 Key Features:
- Contains your name, date of birth, gender, address, and photograph
- Linked to your fingerprints and iris scan
- Used for government subsidies, banking, mobile SIM verification, and more
📥 How to Download Your Aadhaar Card Online
You can download an electronic version of your Aadhaar card, known as e-Aadhaar, from the official UIDAI portal. Here’s how:
✅ Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the UIDAI Portal
Go to the official UIDAI Aadhaar download page - Choose Your Method
You can download Aadhaar using:- Aadhaar Number
- Enrolment ID (EID)
- Virtual ID (VID)
- Enter Details
Fill in your ID, captcha code, and click Send OTP - Verify OTP
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number - Download Aadhaar
Choose whether you want a Masked Aadhaar (shows only last 4 digits) and click Verify & Download - Open the PDF
The file is password-protected. Use:First 4 letters of your name (in CAPS) + Year of Birth Example: RAVI1990
📱 Other Ways to Download Aadhaar
You can also download Aadhaar using:
- mAadhaar App
- UMANG App
- DigiLocker App
Each app requires mobile verification and links to UIDAI services.