Mandatory Biometric Update of Aadhaar to be launched in Telangana Inter Colleges

Department of Posts (DoP) and Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will soon launch the Mandatory Biometric Update of Aadhaar in all Intermediate colleges in Telangana.

Officials from DoP and UIDAI met Board of Intermediate Education Secretary Krishna Aditya on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) and confirmed that they would conduct special camps to complete this exercise. 

According to DoP, the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) ofAadhaar is a critical requirement for students to ensure accuracy in their biometric data in the age group of 15-17 years. It is done free of charge. 

As Aadhaar is a mandatory document for applying to major national-level entrance examinations, the update prevents issues related to authentication and ensures seamless digital verification during application and admission processes, it reasoned. 

The DoP further said that Telangana circle through its network of trained Aadhaar operators and available Aadhaar kits is fully prepared to conduct these enrolments and the camps for updation in a phased manner in coordination with the respective colleges. The field units are being mobilised to ensure maximum coverage before the commencement of application timelines for national-level exams.