📌 Aadhaar Rules for All Age Groups (Simple Format)

🧒 Children (0–5 years)

• Aadhaar can be issued without biometric data (no fingerprints/iris) for children below 5.
• Only photo + demographic details (name, DOB, address, parent linkage) are collected.
• This Aadhaar must be updated with biometrics later when age 5 is reached.

🧑 Children / Minors (5–17 years)

• When a child turns 5, they must get full biometrics (photo + fingerprints + iris)
• This first mandatory biometric update is treated like a new enrolment but keeps the same Aadhaar number.
• When they turn 15, they must get biometrics updated again to capture adult-level biometric data.
• Both biometric updates are free of cost if done within the age windows (MBU 5–7 and 15–17).

👩‍🦰 Adults (18+ years)

• Adults must enroll with full biometrics (photo, fingerprints, iris) for the initial Aadhaar.
• If there are changes to address / name / mobile / DOB, updates can be done online or offline.
• Biometric updates for adults are not mandatory but recommended if details change significantly (e.g., worn fingerprints).

👵 Senior Citizens

• Seniors continue to use Aadhaar as identity proof normally.
• If fingerprints become worn out due to age, UIDAI may support alternate verification processes during authentication.
• Biometric updates can be provided if needed to maintain correct records.

🆕 Latest Aadhaar Updates (2025-2026)

🚀 1. New Aadhaar App with Enhanced Features

UIDAI launched a new official Aadhaar app that allows:

• Secure digital/QR code-based verification.
• Sharing only necessary data (privacy control).
• Updating mobile number and address directly in the app.
• Biometric lock/unlock feature for added security.

💻 2. Aadhaar Updates Made Easier Online

From 1 Nov 2025 onwards, letter-level updates such as name, address, date of birth, mobile number can be done online via myAadhaar portal — reducing the need to visit an Aadhaar centre.

📈 3. Charges Waived for Children’s Biometric Update

UIDAI has waived fees for biometric updates for children aged 7–15 (effective until late 2026) to help parents complete updates without paying charges.

📦 4. Aadhaar PVC Card Fee Revised

From 1 Jan 2026, the service fee for ordering a PVC Aadhaar card has been revised (increased) to cover printing and delivery cost.

🧠 5. Stronger Digital Verification & Privacy

• Aadhaar authentication (biometrics/face/QR) is becoming more secure and privacy-focused.
• More services are integrating QR-based offline verification to reduce fraud exposure.

📌 Fast Facts to Show on Your Website

✔ Aadhaar for children below 5 no biometrics; must update biometrics at 5 & 15.
✔ Children’s biometric updates free during age windows.
✔ Adults can update demographic info online now.
✔ New Aadhaar app for secure digital identity & updates.
✔ PVC Aadhaar card fees increased from ₹50 → ₹75.
✔ Aadhaar QR code increasingly used for offline verification.