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+metatag-keywords=(aadhaar rejected, aadhaar update rejected, aadhaar qc hold, aadhaar enrolment failed, biometric rejection)
+metatag-description=(Aadhaar enrolment or update rejected? Most common reason: QC hold (biometric quality). Free re-enrolment within 90 days. Plus appeal + RTI route.)
+}}
+====== Aadhaar enrolment / update rejected — recovery guide (2026) ======
+{{:social:auto:rejection-recovery-aadhaar-rejected.png?direct&1200 |Aadhaar enrolment / update rejected — recovery guide (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Most "Aadhaar rejected" cases are actually **QC (Quality Check) holds** — biometrics or document scans not meeting UIDAI quality standard. **Free re-capture at the same centre within 90 days**. If QC clears: card generated. If still rejected: appeal to UIDAI Regional Office + RTI for the actual reason.
+</WRAP>
+===== Top reasons for rejection =====
+  * **Biometric quality** — fingerprints worn (manual labour) / iris reflection. Re-capture solves 80%.
+  * **Name spelling mismatch** — across %%PoI%%/%%PoA%%/%%PoDOB%% documents. Affidavit + re-submission.
+  * **Address proof too old** — utility bill > 3 months. Get latest bill.
+  * **Demographic data conflict** — %%DoB%% on PAN ≠ %%DoB%% on school certificate. Pick one source + correct other.
+  * **Duplicate / fake biometric flag** — biometrics matched to existing Aadhaar. Visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with original docs.
+===== 7-step recovery checklist =====
+  - **Check rejection reason** — SMS from UIDAI gives URN + reason code. Status at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status.
+  - **If QC hold (BIO_FAIL/QUALITY)** — Re-visit same enrolment centre within 90 days. **Free re-capture**. Carry EID slip.
+  - **If document QC fail (DOC_FAIL)** — Upload fresh %%PoI%%/%%PoA%% scans via myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (online update Rs 50) OR re-visit centre with originals.
+  - **If demographic mismatch (DEMO_FAIL)** — Submit affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper declaring correct name/%%DoB%%. Choose authoritative source (passport/birth cert).
+  - **If duplicate flag** — You may already have an Aadhaar. Search at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid using mobile + name. If yours, download e-Aadhaar.
+  - **If centre denies re-enrolment** — Centre cannot deny — UIDAI mandate. Call **1947** or write to UIDAI Regional Office (RO).
+  - **Appeal + RTI parallel** — No formal Aadhaar Act appeal — but file RTI to UIDAI RO citing Aadhaar Act §32 for the rejection rationale + grievance ticket number.
+===== Appeal route, window, and fee =====
+  * **Statutory appeal route:** UIDAI Regional Office (8 ROs across India). Grievance via 1947 toll-free, help@uidai.gov.in, or written complaint to RO Director. No statutory appeal under Aadhaar Act.
+  * **Appeal window:** No statutory window — re-enrolment within 90 days (free) and grievance any time.
+  * **Fee:** Free for QC-hold re-capture (same centre, 90 days). Online update Rs 50. New centre visit Rs 100.
+===== Documents to fix or upgrade =====
+  * Latest utility bill (≤3 months)
+  * Passport / Voter ID for cross-verification
+  * Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper for demographic corrections
+===== File an RTI in parallel — most rejections clear within 15 days =====
+Government rejection orders often lack actual rationale. RTI brings out the file noting + officer name + actual basis — and that visibility usually resolves the case. Use this template:
+<code>
+. Copy of the rejection order + complete file noting on application no. _____ dated _____.
+. Name + designation of the officer who took the rejection decision.
+. Specific Section / Rule / Circular under which rejection was made + supporting evidence relied upon.
+. Number of similar applications in the past 12 months that were (a) approved, (b) rejected — for the same officer.
+. The procedure + timeline for filing an appeal + the office of the appellate authority.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
+**Re-apply guide:** [[:how-to-apply:aadhaar|How to apply for aadhaar]]
+**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:aadhaar-status|Status check guide]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== How long do I have to fix a QC hold? ====
+days — free re-capture at the same centre. After 90 days: fresh enrolment Rs 100.
+==== Can UIDAI permanently deny me Aadhaar? ====
+No — Aadhaar Act §3 mandates enrolment for any resident. Any "permanent rejection" is illegal. RTI + complaint to UIDAI RO Director resolves.
+==== My biometrics fail repeatedly. Alternative? ====
+UIDAI has **Biometric Exception** procedure — for amputees, severe arthritis, very young/old. Officer documents exception; Aadhaar issued without that biometric.
+==== Update rejected after submitting online — fee refund? ====
+No — Rs 50 online update fee is non-refundable. But you can re-submit corrected docs without paying again within 90 days (case-by-case).
+==== Who do I escalate to if RO unresponsive? ====
+CEO UIDAI via online grievance + RTI to UIDAI HQ Bengaluru. CIC has consistently directed UIDAI to disclose rejection rationale.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Don't accept a rejection at face value — request the file noting via RTI, fix the underlying document gap, and file the statutory appeal within No statutory window — re-enrolment within 90 days (free) and grievance any time.. Most rejections reverse with corrected documents.
+  * **File RTI immediately:** [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|RTI Drafter — auto-fills PIO]]
+  * **Re-apply correctly:** [[:how-to-apply:aadhaar|Apply guide]]
+  * **Talk to others who fixed this:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
+  * **Browse all rejection-recovery guides:** [[:rejection-recovery:start|All 15 recovery guides]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory appeal under relevant Act/Rule — see legal framework section.
+  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>rejection-recovery aadhaar-rejected appeal rti-fallback}}