UIDAI, NIC, and NTA successfully completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Aadhaar-based facial authentication during NEET-UG 2025

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Concerning Face Authentication Based on Aadhaar:

What does the PoC represent?

• This is a trial assessment utilizing Aadhaar-linked facial recognition to confirm candidates in real-time for NEET-UG 2025.
• Created By: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in partnership with: National Informatics Centre (NIC) and National Testing Agency (NTA).

Main Characteristics:

• Real-time, contactless biometric verification of candidates at designated NEET centres in Delhi.
• Incorporated with NIC’s digital systems and NTA guidelines.
• Achieved high precision in facial recognition using the Aadhaar biometric database.
• Decreased likelihood of impersonation and simplified access procedures.

Concerning UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India):

Establishment: A statutory entity created by the Aadhaar Act, 2016, functioning since July 12, 2016.

Main Office: New Delhi

Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Main Functions:

• Aadhaar Number Concern: UID is a unique 12-digit identifier for residents.
• Authentication Services: Provides biometric and demographic verification.
• Identity Management: Safeguards the security and privacy of Aadhaar information.
• Digital Inclusion: Facilitates access to social welfare programs and financial services.
• Policy Creation: Sets protocols for the operations throughout the Aadhaar lifecycle