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How to Check Aadhaar Enrollment Status Online
How to Check Aadhaar Enrollment Status Online

After you enrol for Aadhaar, UIDAI gives you a 14-digit Enrollment ID (EID) slip. You use this slip to track exactly where your application stands, whether it is still under review, generated, or already dispatched by post. This guide walks you through every method available to check your Aadhaar card status quickly.

What You Need Before Checking

Before you check your status, keep the following handy. Without these, most methods will not work:

  • Your 14-digit Enrollment ID (EID) from the slip the enrollment center gave you
  • The date and time of enrollment printed on the same slip (format: DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS)
  • Your registered mobile number needed for SMS and app-based checks

⚠️ Lost your EID slip? You can retrieve your Enrollment ID using your registered mobile number or email. Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, click Retrieve Lost UID/EID, and verify via OTP to get it resent.

What Each Status Means

When you check your Aadhaar status, UIDAI shows one of these stages. Here is what each one means so you know what to do next:

Status What It Means What to Do
Under Review UIDAI is verifying your documents and biometrics. This is the default state right after enrollment. Wait. Most applications are cleared within 30–60 days.
In Process Your data is being processed and the Aadhaar number is being generated. Wait a few more days and recheck.
Generated Your Aadhaar number is ready. You can download your e-Aadhaar immediately. Download your e-Aadhaar from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in right away.
Dispatched UIDAI has sent the physical Aadhaar card to your registered address by India Post. Use the dispatch reference number to track the letter on the India Post website.
Rejected Your application was rejected due to a document mismatch, data entry error, or duplicate detection. Re-enrol at a centre with corrected documents. Re-enrollment is free.

Method 1: Check Online via UIDAI Portal

The UIDAI portal is the fastest and most detailed way to check your Aadhaar status. It works on any browser, on both desktop and mobile, and gives you a real-time update.

  1. Open the Status Check Page - Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus in any browser. You do not need to log in.
  2. Enter Your Enrollment ID and Date/Time - Type your 14-digit EID exactly as it appears on the slip. Then enter the date and time of enrollment in the fields provided. Get both values from the same EID slip the centre gave you.
  3. Complete the Captcha - Enter the characters shown in the captcha image. If the image is unclear, click the refresh icon to load a new one.
  4. Click "Check Status" - The portal immediately displays your current application status. If your Aadhaar is already generated, you will also see a link to download your e-Aadhaar from the same page.

Pro tip: If the portal shows your Aadhaar as "Generated," download it right away using the Download Aadhaar option on the same portal. You do not need to wait for the physical card to arrive by post. The e-Aadhaar is legally equivalent to the physical card.

Method 2: Check via UIDAI Helpline (IVR / Live Agent)

If you prefer speaking to someone or if online and SMS methods are not working, the UIDAI helpline handles status queries around the clock.

  1. Dial 1947 - Call 1947 from any phone. This is a toll-free number and works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays.
  2. Choose the Status Check Option - The IVR menu lists several options. Select the one for Aadhaar Enrolment Status. The system prompts you to enter your 14-digit EID using the phone keypad.
  3. Enter Your EID and Listen to the Status - Key in your 14-digit Enrollment ID when prompted. The IVR reads out your current application status. If the automated system cannot resolve your query, press the option to speak to a live agent.

When to use this: The helpline is especially useful for senior citizens, people with limited smartphone access, or anyone whose EID slip details do not work on the online portal.

Method 3: Check via mAadhaar App

UIDAI's official mAadhaar app lets you check your status directly on your smartphone. The app also stores your e-Aadhaar, generates Virtual IDs, and handles other Aadhaar services, making it a useful tool to keep installed.

  1. Download and Open mAadhaar - Install the mAadhaar app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Open the app and set your 4-digit app passcode.
  2. Go to "Check Enrolment Status" - On the app's home screen, tap the Services section. Then tap Check Enrolment & Update Status from the list of options.
  3. Enter Your EID Details - Type in your 14-digit Enrollment ID and the date and time of enrollment exactly as printed on your slip. Tap Submit.
  4. View Your Status - The app shows your current status instantly. If your Aadhaar is generated, you can download the e-Aadhaar from within the app itself no browser needed.

Track Your Physical Aadhaar Card by Post

Once your status shows "Dispatched," UIDAI hands your physical Aadhaar card to India Post for delivery. You can track this separately on the India Post website.

  1. Visit indiapost.gov.in and click on Track Consignment
  2. Enter the delivery reference number that UIDAI sends to your registered mobile number once the card is dispatched
  3. The India Post portal shows the current location and expected delivery date of your letter

Do not wait for the physical card: Your e-Aadhaar, available for download the moment your status shows "Generated," is fully valid for all official and KYC purposes. Banks, government offices, and service providers all accept it.

All Methods at a Glance

Method What You Need Best For
UIDAI Portal (Online) EID + date/time + internet Fastest, most detailed status
Helpline (1947) EID (keypad entry) Senior citizens, portal issues
mAadhaar App EID + date/time + smartphone Mobile-first users
India Post Tracking Dispatch reference number Tracking physical card delivery

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Photograph your EID slip the moment you receive it at the center if you lose the paper, you still have the details on your phone.
  • Check status no more than once every 2–3 days. The system updates in batches, so checking multiple times a day shows the same result.
  • If your registered mobile number has changed since enrollment, you cannot use SMS or OTP-based checks until you update it at a centre.
  • The e-Aadhaar you download is password-protected. The password is the first four letters of your name in uppercase followed by your birth year (e.g., RAJE1990).
  • Never share your EID or Aadhaar details on unofficial websites or apps claiming to check status. Use only UIDAI's official portal, app, and helpline.
  • For Baal Aadhaar (children under 5), the parent can check the child's application status using the child's EID slip the same way.

Frequently Asked Questions

UIDAI generates Aadhaar within 90 days of enrollment. In most cases, it generates within 30–60 days. You can check the status any time using any of the methods above.

Call UIDAI on 1947 or email help@uidai.gov.in with your EID details. In some cases, the application needs a re-verification visit to an enrollment center — the helpline will tell you exactly what the issue is.

Double-check that you have entered all 14 digits of the EID correctly, and that the date and time match the slip exactly - including seconds. The most common mistake is entering the date in the wrong format. Use DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS as printed on the slip.

Yes. First retrieve your EID by going to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and clicking Retrieve Lost UID/EID. Verify using an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email, and UIDAI will resend your EID. Once you have it, check the status using any method above.

To download your e-Aadhaar, your registered mobile number must be active and able to receive OTPs. If you did not register a mobile number at enrollment or your number has changed, you need to visit an enrollment center to add or update it before you can download.

Yes. Re-enrollment after rejection is completely free. Visit any enrollment center with corrected and matching documents. The operator will enroll you again and issue a fresh EID slip.

India Post typically delivers the card within 7–15 working days of dispatch, depending on your location. Remote areas may take slightly longer. You can track the exact delivery status on indiapost.gov.in using the dispatch reference number UIDAI sends to your mobile.

Yes, as long as you have their EID slip with the enrollment date and time. The UIDAI portal and mAadhaar app do not require you to be the applicant entering the correct EID and date/time is sufficient to pull up the status.

You can visit any Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or authorized enrollment center in person with your EID slip. The operator at the center can check your application status on their system and tell you on the spot.

First, download your e-Aadhaar from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in it is fully valid for all purposes and you do not need the physical card. If you still want the physical card, you can order an Aadhaar PVC Card for ₹50 directly from the UIDAI portal, which India Post delivers to your address.

No. Checking your status through any method is a read-only query and has absolutely no impact on your application or its processing. You can check as many times as you like without any risk.

This usually happens when you enter the EID or enrollment date and time incorrectly. Cross-check every digit of the EID and ensure the date/time format matches exactly what is on your slip (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS). If the problem persists after a correct entry, call UIDAI on 1947 the enrollment may not have been submitted by the center.

No. You can only update details after your Aadhaar number is fully generated. Once your status shows "Generated," log in to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in with your Aadhaar number and registered mobile OTP to request any demographic updates.

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