The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology along with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) conducted a pilot project for face authentication technology during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) in New Delhi. This initiative was undertaken in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA). The aim was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of adopting Aadhaar-based face authentication for verifying candidates' identities, as a secure solution in large-scale examinations. The implementation proved highly accurate and efficient during candidate verification process at select NEET centres. This pilot showcased the potential of using Aadhaar face authentication technology in preventing impersonation attempts, aligning with the government's digital innovation strategy to enhance transparency and security in public services.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics IT: A governmental department or organization responsible for electronic and information technology matters.
UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India): An Indian statutory authority that is responsible for implementing the unique identity program, typically known as Aadhaar.
NEET Exam: A national-level medical entrance examination in India conducted by the National Testing Agency(NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the event took place.
National Informatics Centre (NIC): An agency under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology responsible for various IT services and development activities in India.
National Testing Agency (NTA): An autonomous organization established by the Government of India to carry out all kind of national-level competitive examinations.
Aadhaar-based face authentication: A biometric identification process that uses facial recognition technology based on Aadhaar, India's unique identity number.
Dharmendra Tewari, Navin Sreejith: People mentioned in the document who may be associated with the successful conduct of Face Authentication pilot for NEET exam
Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication
pilot for NEET Exam
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 2:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on
the use of face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New
Delhi.
This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National
Testing Agency (NTA), marking a significant step towards enhancing exam security and candidate
verification processes using advanced biometric technology.
The PoC was aimed at evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of Aadhaar-based face authentication as a
means of verifying the identity of candidates appearing for one of India’s largest entrance examinations.
During the PoC, Aadhaar Face Authentication technology was deployed at select NEET centres in Delhi, and
was integrated seamlessly with NIC’s digital infrastructure, and NTA’s examination protocols.
The face authentication was performed in real-time, using Aadhaar’s biometric database, making the process
contactless and more streamlined. The results of the PoC showed a very high level of accuracy and efficiency
in candidate verification.
This initiative also showcased the potential of Aadhaar face authentication as a secure, scalable, and student-
friendly solution for identity verification in large-scale examinations. It also indicated the potential of its
future use cases, and how it can play a role in significantly curbing attempts of impersonation during entrance
exams.
The collaborative effort reflects government’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation for improving
transparency and security in public services.
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Dharmendra Tewari /Navin Sreejith
(Release ID: 2127017)