mAadhaar is the official UIDAI application on Android and iOS. It lets you open your Aadhaar profile offline and perform a small, honest set of UIDAI services.
Why it matters
- A small real feature set is surrounded by a swamp of lookalike apps in the stores.
- Fake apps copy the name and icon, then ask for OTPs or money.
- Install UIDAI apps only from links on the official domain.
What you can genuinely do
- View your Aadhaar profile basics after a one-time OTP verification on your linked mobile.
- Generate or revoke a Virtual ID, and lock or unlock biometrics.
- Request an Aadhaar PVC card and check the status of update requests.
Key takeaways
- mAadhaar = profile view, VID, biometric lock, PVC card.
- No banking, no linking, no money involved — ever.
- Lookalike apps are scams; report them.
What it never does
- It does not link Aadhaar to banks, income tax or mobile numbers.
- It never asks for a bank PIN or a payment "to activate".
- UIDAI never calls you asking for OTPs.
What you should do
- Download mAadhaar only from uidai.gov.in page links.
- Uninstall any app that asks for payment or your bank PIN "for Aadhaar".
- If you installed a fake, revoke the link via UIDAI and report the store listing.