Besides waiving all fees for mandatory biometric updates in Aadhaar for children, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will also use behavioural insights to encourage the adoption of MBU.
Now there is no fee for updating the biometric details of Aadhaar card . Updating biometric details has become completely free for the next one year. UIDAI has taken this big decision to encourage the countrymen to update their biometric details. However, not everyone will get the benefit of this decision of UIDAI. UIDAI has waived the fee for updating the biometric details in Aadhaar only for children between the age of 5 years and 15 years. Let us tell you that it is mandatory to update the biometric details in Aadhaar of the child after he turns 5 years and 15 years.
UIDAI partners with BIT to enhance biometric updates in Aadhaar
In addition to waiving all fees for mandatory biometric update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will also use behavioral insights to encourage MBU adoption. UIDAI has partnered with research consultancy Behavioural Insights Limited (BIT) to help children and youth access critical services through timely update of their biometrics in Aadhaar. The partnership aims to increase biometric update in Aadhaar for children between 5 and 15 years of age and address behavioral, logistical, and awareness barriers to ensure timely update, thereby enabling seamless access to Aadhaar-linked services and benefits.
After waiving all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of MBU.
UIDAI has partnered with research consultancy Behavioural Insights Limited (BIT)… pic.twitter.com/siQUckbJDL
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The exemption will be applicable till September 30, 2026
After enrolment in Aadhaar, the child will be required to update key biometric details such as fingerprint, iris and photo upon completion of 5 years of age and again upon completion of 15 years of age. UIDAI is continuously making efforts to increase the adoption of mandatory biometric update among the target groups. As a public-friendly measure, UIDAI has waived all MBU fees for the age group of 7-15 years, which is expected to benefit approximately 6 crore children. The waiver of mandatory biometric update fees for children aged 5 years and 15 years has come into effect from October 1, 2025 and will remain in effect for a period of one year i.e. till September 30, 2026.
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