UIDAI conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Aadhaar-based face authentication during NEET UG 2025 in New Delhi.
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using facial recognition for candidate verification in large-scale examinations.
How it works
Real-time verification: Candidates' live facial images are captured at the exam centre.
Aadhaar database match: The captured image is matched against the candidate's photo in the Aadhaar database.
Contactless process: The entire verification is contactless, enhancing hygiene and efficiency
Key benefits
Enhanced Security: Reduces the risk of impersonation and fraud during exams.
Efficiency: Speeds up the verification process, reducing wait times.
Scalability: Can be implemented across various examination centers nationwide.
User-Friendly: Simplifies the verification process for candidates.
Pilot outcomes
Accuracy: High level of accuracy in candidate verification
Integration: Seamless integration with existing NIC and NTA systems
Feedback: Positive response from stakeholders regarding the technology's effectiveness
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using facial recognition for candidate verification in large-scale examinations.
How it works
Real-time verification: Candidates' live facial images are captured at the exam centre.
Aadhaar database match: The captured image is matched against the candidate's photo in the Aadhaar database.
Contactless process: The entire verification is contactless, enhancing hygiene and efficiency
Key benefits
Enhanced Security: Reduces the risk of impersonation and fraud during exams.
Efficiency: Speeds up the verification process, reducing wait times.
Scalability: Can be implemented across various examination centers nationwide.
User-Friendly: Simplifies the verification process for candidates.
Pilot outcomes
Accuracy: High level of accuracy in candidate verification
Integration: Seamless integration with existing NIC and NTA systems
Feedback: Positive response from stakeholders regarding the technology's effectiveness
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