US EditionFacial Recognition Revolution in Entrance Exams by 2026
The National Testing Agency plans multi-layer biometric checks to prevent impersonation and malpractice during exams, starting with JEE (Mains) in 2026, officials said.
- In January, the National Testing Agency will implement facial biometric authentication during exams starting with JEE , with live photography at application, Vineet Joshi said.
- A seven-member committee chaired by former ISRO chief R Radhakrishnan recommended a two-phase reform plan following widespread NEET-UG 2024 malpractice reports, the Radhakrishnan Committee proposed.
- Real-Time webcam and phone photos will use AI-enabled facial biometric verification to analyse unique features, aiming to prevent impersonation and other unfair practices during exams.
- Short-Term measures will restructure the National Testing Agency and introduce multi-level biometric verification at registration, examination centres and counselling, affecting candidates for JEE Main, NEET-UG and CUET.
- The long-term plan proposes a Digi-Exam biometric digital-exam platform modelled on DigiYatra, aiming to curb impersonation through real-time identity verification during exams, officials said.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will introduce facial biometric authentication during examinations and live photography at the application stage to enhance security across all entrance tests, starting with JEE (Main) in January 2026. The initiative aims to curb impersonation and other unfair practices by enabling real-time identity verification at multiple stages of the examination process, officials said. "They will be implementing a facial r…
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NTA to introduce facial biometric verification, live photography in major entrance exams from 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will implement facial biometric authentication and live photography for all entrance exams, starting with JEE (Mains) in January 2026. These measures, recommended by the Radhakrishnan Committee, aim to curb impersonation and malpractices by ensuring real-time identity verification at multiple stages of the examination process.
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