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No, it’s not compulsory to fill the APAAR ID in the JEE Main application form right now.

If your APAAR ID shows a “credential mismatch” error even after entering the correct number, don’t worry, you can simply leave it blank and continue filling the form.

• The APAAR ID field is optional for most students.

• It’s mainly for linking your academic records under the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system.

• The mismatch often happens if your Aadhaar details or school record name format differ.

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So, you can submit your JEE form without the APAAR ID, and it won’t affect your application.