Unique Identification Authority of India

Source: News on Air

Context: The UIDAI, in collaboration with NIC and NTA, conducted a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) of Aadhaar-based face authentication during NEET-UG 2025 to strengthen exam security and prevent impersonation.

About Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication:

• What is the PoC?

• It is a pilot test using Aadhaar-linked face authentication to verify candidates in real-time during NEET-UG 2025.

• Developed By: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with: National Informatics Centre (NIC) and National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Key Features:

• Contactless, real-time biometric authentication of candidates at selected NEET centres in Delhi. Integrated with NIC’s digital systems and NTA protocols. Ensured high accuracy in face matching via Aadhaar biometric database. Reduced chances of impersonation and streamlined entry protocols.

• Contactless, real-time biometric authentication of candidates at selected NEET centres in Delhi.

• Integrated with NIC’s digital systems and NTA protocols.

• Ensured high accuracy in face matching via Aadhaar biometric database.

• Reduced chances of impersonation and streamlined entry protocols.

About UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India):

• Establishment: Statutory body under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, operational since July 12, 2016.

• Headquarters: New Delhi

• Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

• Key Functions:

• Issue of Aadhaar Numbers: UID is a 12-digit unique ID for residents. Authentication Services: Offers biometric and demographic authentication. Identity Management: Maintains security and privacy of Aadhaar data. Digital Inclusion: Enables access to welfare schemes and financial services. Policy Development: Establishes procedures for Aadhaar lifecycle operations.

• Issue of Aadhaar Numbers: UID is a 12-digit unique ID for residents.

• Authentication Services: Offers biometric and demographic authentication.

• Identity Management: Maintains security and privacy of Aadhaar data.

• Digital Inclusion: Enables access to welfare schemes and financial services.

• Policy Development: Establishes procedures for Aadhaar lifecycle operations.