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UPSC to Implement Biometric Authentication for Exams
UPSC plans to revamp its examination system using Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication, facial recognition, and CCTV surveillance to prevent cheating and impersonation.
July 25, 2024
Key Points
- 1The UPSC is revamping its examination system with Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication and facial recognition.
- 2CCTV surveillance using artificial intelligence will also be implemented for monitoring.
- 3The move follows allegations of cheating in the NEET exam.
- 4A tender was floated on June 20 to seek bids from public sector undertakings.
- 5Fingerprint scanners and facial recognition will be used at exam centers.
- 6A real-time attendance monitoring system with GPS coordinates is proposed.
- 7QR codes on admit cards will be used to auto-fetch candidate details.
Important Terms
UPSCBiometric AuthenticationExaminationCCTV SurveillanceNEET
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Last Updated: 6/6/2025