Overview
- Rollout begins with JEE (Main) 2026, scheduled for January 21–30, before extending to other national entrance tests.
- Applicants will capture a live photograph during form submission in addition to uploading a recent scanned image, with older photos no longer accepted.
- Exam-centre verification will use facial recognition for real-time identity matching after a successful NEET 2025 pilot in select Delhi centres.
- Implementation involves integration with UIDAI and NIC systems, and NTA has asked candidates to ensure Aadhaar details are updated.
- The measures align with the Radhakrishnan Committee’s plan for multi-level biometrics now and a longer-term move toward a biometric-enabled ‘Digi-Exam’ platform.