Mandatory Aadhaar biometric update: Your Aadhaar may be deactivated due to this reason

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar.

This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update the details of their child at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre.

Children under the age of five years do not have their fingerprints or iris biometrics taken for Aadhaar enrollment because they are not yet developed enough.
As per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years. This is known as the first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU).

If the child performs the MBU between the age of five and seven years, it is free of cost. But after seven years of age, there is a prescribed fee of Rs. 100.

The timely completion of MBU is important to ensure the accuracy and reliability of children's biometric data. If the MBU is not completed even after 7 years of age, the Aadhaar number may be terminated in accordance with the existing guidelines.

Parents are advised to update biometrics of their children/wards in Aadhaar, on priority. Aadhaar with updated biometric facilitates seamless usage of Aadhaar in availing services such as school admissions, registering for entrance examinations, availing benefits of scholarships, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes, etc wherever applicable.