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Ludhiana: Over 2 lakh students pending Aadhaar biometric updates
Authorities in Ludhiana are urging parents to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children in two age groups. Data from UDISE show 1.22 lakh in the 5–7 age group (MBU-1) and over 1.04 lakh in the 15–17 age group (MBU-2) still pending, out of more than 9.15 lakh students. UIDAI offers free biometric updates for children up to 17 years until September 30, 2026, with update sites including Aadhaar Seva Kendras, Sewa Kendras in Punjab, and school camps.
Why It Matters
Biometric data are used for entrance exams, admissions, scholarships, banking and government services. Timely updates help ensure uninterrupted access and reduce authentication failures.
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Pending MBU updates in Ludhiana; UIDAI offers free biometric updates till Sep 30, 2026
April 20, 2026
The article states that Ludhiana district has over 9.15 lakh students, with about 1.22 lakh in the 5–7 age group (MBU-1) and more than 1.04 lakh in the 15–17 age group (MBU-2) yet to complete updates. It notes that fingerprints, iris scans and facial data change with growth, making timely updates necessary to avoid authentication failures that could disrupt access to services, examinations, admissions, scholarships and banking. It also cites UIDAI's offer of free biometric updates for children up to 17 years till September 30, 2026, available at Aadhaar Seva Kendras, Sewa Kendras across Punjab, or through school camps.