Extension Announcement for Aadhaar Modifications: UIDAI Prolongs Complimentary Update Timeline Until...
Catch Up on Your Aadhaar Updates, Mate!
Hey there! Exciting news for Aadhaar cardholders! Despite the ticking clock, you've got a year left to update your Aadhaar details, and the best part? It's completely free! UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has pushed back the deadline for free Aadhaar updates until June 14, 2026, letting millions of cardholders breathe a sigh of relief.
So, how do you grab this opportunity to keep your Aadhaar details in top shape? Simply log onto the myAadhaar portal to make your changes with nary a penny spent. UIDAI recently announced the extended deadline on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
What kind of updates can you make online, you ask? Easy-peasy! You can upload various documents like your PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, and more as your Proof of Identity, or provide documents such as Voter ID, Utility bills, Ration card, Passport, and others as your Proof of Address. As long as each file is fewer than 2 MB in size and in PDF, PNG, or JPEG format, you're good to go!
However, if you need to tweak your biometric details such as fingerprints or iris scan, you'll have to head down to your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get it done.
Why's there such a rush, you may wonder? Well, due to a government mandate, any Aadhaar card that hasn't been revised in the past 10 years must be updated pronto to ensure accurate and up-to-date details. This free update service is UIDAI's thoughtful way of aiding the citizens in meeting the requirements.
In case you're curious, here's a quick rundown of what you can and cannot update online:
| Update Type | Deadline | Documents Accepted | File Format/Size ||---------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------|| Proof of Identity | June 14, 2026 | PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID | PDF, PNG, JPEG (<2MB) || Proof of Address | June 14, 2026 | Voter ID, Utility bill, Ration card, Passport| PDF, PNG, JPEG (<2MB) |
Engage in updating your Aadhaar details by visiting the myAadhaar portal, a cost-free process that allows for modifications in identity proof documents like PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, and more, as well as address proof documents such as Voter ID, Utility bills, Ration card, Passport, and others. Keep in mind that biometric details like fingerprints or iris scan must be updated at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. This free update service, announced by UIDAI, is driven by the need to comply with a government mandate and ensure industry-standard finance and technology practices in maintaining accurate and up-to-date Aadhaar details.
