What is ABC The Ministry of Education in India has introduced ABC ID to manage student records in the form of credits digitally. This digital innovation of credit is extremely beneficial for students who want to change colleges or join higher education after dropping out. Because they can use these credits to get admission to a new college as they are stored in a secured database. The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital platform that gives the following Benefits to Students: 1. Store credits earned throughout their academic career, 2. Transfer credits between institutions, 3. Redeem credits, and 4. Create a credit-based system that integrates their skills and experiences. 5. It allows multiple entry and multiple exit. 6. It improves transparency and helps to build a more flexible approach to curriculum design and development.
So, the ABC platform is an online system designed to store students' credit scores, similar to the National Academic Depository. Managed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, it allows students to create accounts with unique ABC IDs and use a dashboard to track their credits, transfer requests, and credit history. Students can easily request and monitor credit transfers, much like using a bank. In short, ABC simplifies the process of recognizing, transferring, and using academic credits. However, it accepts and validates credit documents submitted by the registered or authorized Higher Education Institutions only that award them, not directly from students. Students belonging to eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) only, can avail the facility of ABC. ABC Process in Brief The credits earned by students are deposited in their ABC 'Academic Account' by their respective HEIs. If the student moves to a different institution, the accumulated credits get transferred to the account of the new institution. Credits may be transferred from an institution to be accumulated in another programme offered by the same or another institution. Once the credit is redeemed for the award of the above, it is irrevocably debited from the respective student's 'Academic Account' of ABC.
Credits are assigned to full courses or programs by the universities or institutions involved in the ABC scheme. Students can collect these credits to earn qualifications, as needed for their degree, or to keep a record of personal achievements for lifelong learning. Credits are given to students only after they complete the required activities and meet the set learning goals, which are proven through proper assessments.
What is an ABC ID Card? The ABC ID card stores and saves information about the students in a digital format. This ID contains a unique 12-digit code issued to every college student. This ID stores information like certificates, diplomas, degrees training and co-curricular achievements.
The ABC ID connects students to their Digilocker account where student securely keep their important documents like exam marksheets. Institutions can access the academic credits of the students by student consent. Having ABC ID is mandatory for a college / university student.
How ABC Works 1. Creating an ABC Account College and university students are required to open an ABC Account using basic details like name, address, and course information. After creating the account, students receive their unique ABC ID and password to check their credits anytime.
2. Earning Credit The government sets a credit system for various courses. When a student finishes a course and passes exams, a credit will be added to the ABC account by the institution / University
3. Checking and Transferring Credit The ABC checks and verifies the credits earned by the students. If a student wants to transfer the credit they can use the ABC ID system easily.
4. Programs that ABC coveres ABC coveres programs like online, and offline, including the distance learning program.
5. Validity of ABC Credits Generally, the credits earned by the student will be valid for 7 years. It is important to learn that the validity of credit depends on the course. Whenever the change occurs, ABC will notify you. Students who have dropped out can use these credits to get admission to the new institution anytime during the 7-year valid period).
6. All College / University / HEIs students are required to create their ABC account. ➤ How To Create Your ABC ID (For your help, YouTube ABC Account Opening Video links are give at the end.) Pre-requirements - Before you begin to create ABC ID 1. Remember to use YOUR phone number which is linked to YOUR aadhaar number wherever required. You must be able to receive OTP on your mobile phone linked to your aadhaar number. 2. Keep your aadhaar number ready in order to enter it when asked. 3. You should have your Digilocker Acount; but this can also be created while creating the ABC ID. Please follow the method given below to create your ABC ID. (For your help and guidance, a few Youtube ABC Account Opening Video links are give at the end.)
➤Create ABC ID Through Digilocker 1. Go to Digilocker Website or use Digilocker App (links are given below). Go to your Digilocker Account and login. If you don't have a digilocker account, then create it first. Sign up using your phone number which is linked to your aadhaar card. Watch the videos using the links given below for help. 2. After logging in your digilocker account, go for ABC registration. 3. Go to the education and learning Category/section, and select academic bank of credits. Or select search and in the search bar enter "abc." The ABC button would appear and click to select it. 4. Fill in the required details to create your ABC ID such as:
Name : enter your correct name as per your aadhaar Gender : select male or female Date of Birth : enter your correct date of birth as per your matric certificate Admission Year: like 2024 Identity Type : can be your roll number, university registration number or select new admission or None. Identity Value : your actual roll number or registration number Institution Name: For institution name select Guru Nanak Dev University.
5. After filling and completing all fields, click on "Get Document Button" to generate your ABC ID.
➤YouTube ABC ID Creating Videos for Your Help YouTube Link 1
(Note: You can also download the Digilocker App from google playstore for Android phones and use them to create your ABC ID.)
Did You Know What an Academic Credit is? An Academic Credit is a standard way of measuring learning. It is based on one hour of theory or tutorial, or two hours of lab work per week over a semester (15–30 weeks), which equals one credit. Higher education institutions award these credits. For internships, one week equals one credit, up to a maximum of six credits. Universities or colleges assign credits to each subject or module when creating their syllabus.
➤Watch Video on ABC Account Opening Below (from abc.gov.in)
