ABC ID and DEB ID

ABC ID & DEB ID Explained: Meaning, Purpose and IGNOU Linkage

Full Form: Academic Bank of Credits ID
Purpose:
It’s a unique ID issued under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that allows students to digitally store and transfer academic credits between different institutions in India.

Key Points:

• Created on the DigiLocker platform (https://www.digilocker.gov.in).
• Helps in credit transfer, especially if you move between universities or want to combine courses.
• IGNOU students are required to create an ABC ID to link their academic records.
• Format: usually an alphanumeric ID like ABC1234567890.

How to Create:

1. Visit 👉 https://abc.gov.in
2. Sign in with your DigiLocker account (Aadhaar linked).
3. Generate your ABC ID.
4. Submit this ABC ID on IGNOU’s portal (during admission or re-registration).

DEB ID (Distance Education Bureau ID)

Full Form: Distance Education Bureau ID
Purpose:
This is not an individual student ID, but rather an institutional code assigned by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) under UGC to universities like IGNOU.

Key Points:

• It identifies the approval status of programs offered through distance learning.
• Each program/course that IGNOU offers under ODL (Open and Distance Learning) has a DEB approval number or reference ID.
• Students don’t need to create or submit a DEB ID — it’s used officially by IGNOU for recognition and reporting.

In short:

How to generate ABC ID

Perfect 👍 Here’s a step-by-step guide (text-based, very clear) to generate your ABC ID and link it to IGNOU 👇

🧾 Step 1: Visit the ABC Portal

Go to 👉 https://abc.gov.in

You’ll see the homepage of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).

🧍‍♂️ Step 2: Click on “Student” and Then “Login”

• Click “Student” on the homepage.
• Then click “Login / Register”.
• You’ll be redirected to the DigiLocker login page.

🔐 Step 3: Log in with DigiLocker

• Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Enter the OTP received on your phone.
• Approve the access for ABC (it will fetch your details from DigiLocker).

🆔 Step 4: Generate Your ABC ID

• After logging in, click on “Generate ABC ID”.
• Your details like Name, Date of Birth, and Aadhaar number will appear automatically.
• Confirm them and click “Submit”.
• Your ABC ID (a 12-digit alphanumeric number) will be generated.
  Example: ABC1234567890.

✅ You’ll also see a QR code — it represents your digital ABC account.

📄 Step 5: Download Your ABC Card

• Click “Download ABC Card” (optional but useful).
• Save it as a PDF — it shows your ABC ID and linked details.

🏫 Step 6: Link Your ABC ID to IGNOU

Now, go to the IGNOU student portal:
👉 https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

If you’re a new student:

1. During new admission, you’ll see a field — “Enter your ABC ID”.
2. Paste your 12-digit ABC ID there.
3. Proceed with admission.

If you’re already enrolled:

1. Go to your IGNOU Student Login.
2. Find the option for “Update ABC ID” (usually under profile settings or personal details).
3. Enter your ABC ID and submit.

🔄 Step 7: Verification

After linking, IGNOU will verify your ABC ID, and your credits will automatically start reflecting in your ABC account once your term-end results are declared.

🧩 Optional: Check Your Credit Records

Later, you can log in again at https://abc.gov.in
→ Go to “My Academic Credits” to see your credits stored by IGNOU.