Why​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ My Aadhaar Card Update Got Rejected? Simple Reasons Explained

An update of your Aadhaar should work without a hitch, but a lot of people get a refusal even though they have submitted the correct documents. The question of "Why was my Aadhaar update rejected?" must have been on your mind, and you're certainly not the only one thinking that. We shall take the biggest reasons one by one and find the solutions to them in a manner which is very simple and understandable to any average person.

1. Your Documents Were Not Clear or Valid

Quite a few attempts to update Aadhaar end in failure due to the fact that the documents submitted in support are either old, blurry or not recognized by UIDAI.

As an illustration, if you take a picture of your bill and the text is impossible to read, UIDAI will not accept it. The same goes for if a document is not among the official list of UIDAI-approved documents.

2. Mismatch Between Details and Documents

Your proof must be consistent with your Aadhaar update. A change of "Riya Sharma" to "Riya V. Sharma" wouldn't be possible as per UIDAI if your document only shows one version, and also, they can't verify it.

If there is any mismatch in spelling, date of birth, age or even address, a rejection is inevitable.

3. Incorrect Format or Wrong Document Type Uploaded

In some cases, people upload a PAN card when they intend to address an update or a school ID is used for a name update—these are not valid proofs. UIDAI has certain specifications for each field. If the wrong document is used, the rejection will be there automatically.

4. Photo Quality Issues

Photo update for Aadhaar biometric identifications won't be accepted if the picture is:

• Too dark
• Overexposed
• Not coming under UIDAI image guidelines
• Shadows or glass covering the face

5. Technical Errors During Online Submission

When your file is very large, broken, and the form submission is incomplete, and in such a case, the system may reject your update automatically.

6. Biometric Mismatch

If, at the Aadhaar center, fingerprints or iris scans fail to authenticate (it is common for elderly citizens), the update will be declined.

What You Should Do Next?

You should also go over the list of acceptable documents provided by UIDAI for your intended change once more. Make certain that the photograph or the document is of good quality and it is easy to read.

If you require biometric updates, do go to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra by yourself. There, you will have less chance of making a mistake. You can also use the SRN or URN to keep tabs on your progress; hence, you will know for sure why your application was refused if it was.

Conclusion

It is true that there is a time when one feels down due to Aadhaar update rejections but most of the time these issues are very simple to resolve. What causes most of these incidents are small problems such as extra unclear documents, wrong formats, or mismatched details. Next time with correct documents and a little care, your update will go through without any ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌problem.