New Delhi | 30 sept 2025 | Read Time: ~3 min
Summary:
UIDAI is preparing to launch a revamped Aadhaar app in late 2025, with AI, Face ID login, and QR code verification baked in. Many Aadhaar updates will be possible online, but certain sensitive changes like mobile number linking will still require an in-person visit to a Seva Kendra.
New Aadhaar app 2025: What’s New in the Aadhaar App?
The upcoming version of the Aadhaar app aims to modernize identity management in India. It will include:
- AI and Face ID login — Users will soon be able to access their Aadhaar account by facial recognition, enabling secure, passwordless entry.
- QR code verification — Instead of submitting Aadhaar photocopies, individuals can share either a full or masked version via a QR code for secure verification.
- Online updates for core details — The app will reportedly allow users to update their name, address, date of birth, and order a PVC Aadhaar card from home.
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These features are expected to reduce dependency on physical Aadhaar cards and streamline verification for services like hotel check-ins, banking KYC, and government schemes.
New Aadhaar app 2025: What Still Requires a Visit to Seva Kendra?
While many changes will be possible remotely, linking or updating your mobile number is a notable exception. Due to the sensitive nature of this detail, UIDAI will continue to require biometric authentication in-person at a Seva Kendra for that.
Additionally, any updates that demand fresh biometric capturing (fintgerprint, iris) are likely to stay tied to physical enrollment or update centers.
Why This Upgrade Matters for India’s Digital Identity
This new app rollout builds on existing changes UIDAI has been making:
- Eliminating Aadhaar photocopy requirements — verification through QR codes can replace the need for physical copies.
- Easier remote verification & updates — in the near future, e-Aadhaar and masked sharing could make many processes fully online.
- Boosting security — AI and facial recognition add a layer of protection over OTPs and passwords.
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UIDAI has already rolled out Aadhaar Face RD, an app that works as a “headless” module invoked by KYC or authentication processes, to conduct face-based checks.
What You Should Do Now
- Ensure your mobile number is updated today, since future changes will be more complex.
- Keep your documents ready (proof of address, proof of identity) in digital form to use with new app updates.
- Watch for app rollout timelines, as UIDAI has indicated the new app may launch by December 2025.
