**Summary:**
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA), successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Aadhaar-based face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New Delhi. The PoC aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of face authentication for candidate verification in large-scale examinations, with the goal of enhancing exam security and streamlining the verification process. The technology was deployed at select NEET centers in Delhi and integrated with NIC's digital infrastructure and NTA's examination protocols, performing real-time authentication using the Aadhaar biometric database. The results demonstrated a high level of accuracy and efficiency in candidate verification, indicating the potential of Aadhaar face authentication as a secure, scalable, and student-friendly solution to curb impersonation. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to using digital innovation to improve transparency and security in public services. The press release was issued by PIB Delhi on May 5, 2025, at 2:53 PM with Release ID: 2127017. Contact persons are Dharmendra Tewari and Navin Sreejith.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics IT: The Indian government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology policy.
UIDAI: The Unique Identification Authority of India, responsible for implementing Aadhaar.
NEET UG 2025: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate 2025, an entrance examination in India.
New Delhi: The location of the NEET UG 2025 face authentication pilot project, Delhi, India.
National Informatics Centre NIC: An Indian government organization that provides IT infrastructure and services.
National Testing Agency NTA: An Indian agency responsible for conducting entrance examinations.
Aadhaar: A 12-digit unique identity number issued to all Indian residents.
Dharmendra Tewari: Individual mentioned in the context of the press release.
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)