Aadhar card rules changed from today! Big warning for card holders older than 10 years: – ..

New Delhi: If you also have Aadhar card, then be careful! The Central Government and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have made a major change in the rules of Aadhaar card from today. These rules, which came into effect from March 30, 2026, have increased the concerns of crores of people. If you do not update your documents in time, your Aadhaar card may not only get suspended, but it may also create huge “trouble” in availing the benefits of bank accounts and government schemes.

10 year old base? do this work immediately

According to the new guidelines of UIDAI, re-verification has now been made mandatory for those citizens whose Aadhar card was made 10 years ago and have not updated their document even once. The government had earlier kept its deadline shorter, but now the facility of free online updates has been extended till June 14, 2026. After this you will have to pay a fee to update the Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA).

New problem will be associated with PAN card from 1st April

The change in Aadhaar card rules is going to have a direct impact on your PAN card also. A new rule is coming into effect from April 1, 2026, under which now a new PAN card will not be made through Aadhar card alone. Now you will have to provide additional documents like 10th mark sheet, birth certificate or passport for proof of date of birth. If your Aadhaar and PAN information do not match, there can be a major hindrance in financial transactions.

Strict monitoring of ‘biometric’ based on children

There is also a big update for parents. For children completing 5 years and 15 years of age Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) Now it has been made even more strict. Special campaigns are being run in schools and Anganwadis. If the fingerprint and iris data of children is not updated on time, their Aadhaar card may become inoperative, which will hamper processes like scholarships and admissions.

How to update for free at home?

To avoid trouble you myAadhaar You can upload your documents for free by visiting the portal. For this you will have to click on the ‘Document Update’ option and upload a photo of your current identity and address proof. Keep in mind, this free service is available only on the online portal; You will have to pay a fee of ₹ 50 when you go to the Aadhaar center.