Is Aadhaar Card Accepted as a Valid ID for GitHub Certification Exams via Pearson VUE (India)?

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Hi everyone,

I'm based in India and am planning to take a GitHub certification exam soon through Pearson VUE. Before scheduling my exam, I wanted to clarify the identification requirements for the online proctoring process.

I don't have a passport, so I'd like to know whether an Aadhaar card is accepted as a valid form of ID for identity verification. If not, what other government-issued IDs are accepted for candidates in India?

I also wanted to understand how the verification process works. Do I need to upload a scanned copy or photos of my ID before the exam, or is showing the physical ID to the webcam during the check-in process sufficient?

If anyone from India has recently taken a GitHub certification exam through Pearson VUE, I'd really appreciate it if you could share your experience regarding the ID verification process and any tips to help avoid verification issues on exam day.

I want to make sure I have the correct documentation ready before scheduling the exam.

Thank you in advance for your guidance!

[yal212]

For GitHub Certification exams delivered by Pearson VUE, you should follow Pearson VUE’s official ID policy for your country, not informal advice.

For India, a passport is usually the safest ID, but if you do not have one, check Pearson VUE’s current accepted ID list before booking. In general, Pearson VUE requires a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID with your name and photo, and the name must exactly match the name on your exam registration.

Commonly accepted government photo IDs may include items such as:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• PAN card
• Voter ID
• Other government-issued photo ID accepted by Pearson VUE for India

I would not assume Aadhaar is accepted unless Pearson VUE explicitly confirms it for GitHub exams. Aadhaar acceptance can vary by exam sponsor, country policy, and proctoring rules, so the safest step is to contact Pearson VUE support or GitHub Certification support before scheduling.

For online proctored exams, you typically do not upload a scanned copy in advance. During check-in, you use your phone or webcam to capture photos of:

• Your ID
• Your face/selfie
• Your testing space

You must also keep the physical ID available, because the proctor may ask you to show it on camera.

Tips to avoid issues:

• Make sure your exam registration name exactly matches your ID.
• Use an original physical ID, not a photocopy or digital image.
• Ensure the ID is unexpired and clearly readable.
• Avoid name differences such as initials, missing middle names, or spelling variations.
• Run the Pearson VUE system test before exam day.
• Contact Pearson VUE in advance if you plan to use Aadhaar, so you have confirmation before paying/scheduling.