UIDAI Aadhaar Awareness & School Camp Facilitation Initiative
Mandatory Biometric Update
(MBU) Drive
A Step Towards Secure Identity and a Better Future
Radiance Innovation India Private Limited is committed to supporting Aadhaar awareness and facilitating access to Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) services for eligible children through coordinated outreach, school-level awareness, and planned service delivery, subject to applicable UIDAI guidelines and authorisations.
Our Core Objective:Our MBU initiative aims to help parents, schools, and educational institutions identify children whose Aadhaar biometric updates are due and guide them towards authorised Aadhaar enrolment and update centres.
Check Child MBU Eligibility
School Partner Desk
Milestone 5 & 15
@ 100% Free at Age 5 & 15 @ UIDAI Guidelines Compliant @ Aadhaar Number Stays Same
Statutory UIDAI Framework
What Is Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU)?
Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is the process of updating a child’s biometric information in their Aadhaar records as they grow. Under UIDAI guidelines, biometric information must be updated when a child reaches:
First Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU-1)
Milestone 1 · Age 5 Years
When a child turns 5 years old, their childhood biometrics (which were either not captured or captured in infancy with only photograph & parent biometric linking) must be updated with full biometrics for the first time.
Biometric Data Captured:
@ 10 Fingerprints (All 10 fingers scanned)
@ Both Iris Scans (Left & Right eye scans)
@ Recent Live Facial Photograph
Academic & Legal Significance:
Essential for Primary School Admission, APAAR / ABC ID creation, Saral Portal entry, and Child Aadhaar authentication without failure.
@ UIDAI Policy: FREE of Cost
Second Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU-2)
Milestone 2 · Age 15 Years
As a child reaches adolescence and transitions into higher secondary education, hand growth and facial changes require the second and final mandatory biometric refresh to match adult biometric characteristics.
Biometric Data Captured:
@ 10 Fingerprints (High-resolution biometric re-capture)
@ Both Iris Scans (Dual eye scanner verification)
@ Updated Full-Face Digital Photographtral India
Academic & Legal Significance:
Critical for 10th / 12th Board Exam hall tickets, JEE / NEET / MHT-CET / CUET competitive exam registrations, National Scholarship Portal (NSP), and bank account DBT linkage.
@ UIDAI Policy: FREE of Cost
Key UIDAI Regulation Note: The update includes fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph. The child’s existing 12-digit Aadhaar number remains unchanged.
Strategic Mission Pillars
Objectives of the MBU Drive
Our initiative focuses on a structured and collaborative model to ensure every eligible child receives timely biometric updates:
Creating Awareness
Creating awareness among parents and school authorities about the importance of timely Aadhaar biometric updates.
Identifying Eligible Students
Identifying students who may require MBU services, subject to authorised access to relevant information.
School Coordination
Coordinating with schools and educational institutions to facilitate awareness activities and service camps.
Center Guidance for Parents
Helping parents understand the process and locate authorised Aadhaar update centres.
District & Taluka-Wise Approach
Supporting a planned, district-wise approach to MBU awareness and service delivery.
Promoting Accurate Records
Promoting accurate biometric records to help children access services that require Aadhaar authentication.