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. The examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency, NTA, yesterday. 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.
This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre(NIC) and the NTA, marking a significant step towards enhancing exam security and candidate verification processes using advanced biometric technology. 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. 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 at impersonation during entrance exams.