Facial Recognition for NEET, JEE from 2026: NTA
The NTA will implement facial recognition and live photo capture for major exams like NEET and JEE from 2026 to enhance security and prevent impersonation, following a successful pilot.
The NTA will implement facial recognition and live photo capture for major exams like NEET and JEE from 2026 to enhance security and prevent impersonation, following a successful pilot.
The NTA will implement Aadhaar-based facial recognition at exam centres for major entrance tests from 2026, alongside mandatory live photo uploads during application, to enhance security. Learn about the new measures.
The NTA will implement facial recognition-based verification for major exams like NEET-UG and JEE-Main from 2026, following a successful 2025 pilot. This aims to prevent impersonation and enhance exam security. Read more about the new measures.
The National Testing Agency will implement facial biometric verification and live photography in major entrance exams from 2026 to enhance exam integrity and curb malpractice.
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