In a major move, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is planning to introduce facial recognition-based identity verification and mandatory live photograph capture for candidates appearing in national entrance examinations starting from 2026, including NEET.
This new system will be implemented in all major tests conducted by the NTA, including the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Main) and the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG). According to officials, it will be introduced starting with JEE (Main) in January 2026.
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NTA to roll out facial recognition, live photo verification for NEET from 2026: Report