Downloading an Aadhaar card without OTP (One-Time Password) from the UIDAI website is generally not allowed for security reasons. However, there are alternative ways to access or download Aadhaar without needing an OTP:
- Download via DigiLocker: If your Aadhaar is already linked to DigiLocker, you can download the Aadhaar card from the DigiLocker app or website without an OTP.
- Order Aadhaar Reprint: You can order a physical reprint of your Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website by providing your Aadhaar details and paying a nominal fee. This process may allow you to use an alternate mobile number to receive OTP or bypass if your original number is not registered.
- Downloading Aadhaar PVC Card: On UIDAI's official site, you can choose to order an Aadhaar PVC card under the "Get Aadhaar" section without needing OTP on your registered mobile, but you may need to verify identity with other means.
- Using the mAadhaar App: It also provides a way to access and download Aadhaar using biometric authentication on your phone, which does not require OTP.
- At Aadhaar Enrolment Centre: If you cannot access OTP online at all, visiting the nearest Aadhaar centre to verify your biometric identity can help you get a physical printout or PVC card.
In summary, direct download without OTP for a new or unlinked Aadhaar number is not allowed by UIDAI for security reasons. But if your Aadhaar is linked in platforms like DigiLocker or mAadhaar, or by requesting a reprint through UIDAI, you can get your Aadhaar card without the usual OTP-based online download process.
