NEET-PG aspirants to face Aadhaar, iris authentication
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has introduced enhanced security measures, including Aadhaar and iris-based biometric authentication, for the upcoming NEET-PG 2026 exam. These steps aim to prevent fraud and ensure the integrity of the examination process for over 2.7 lakh registered candidates.
Why it matters
Ensuring the integrity of high-stakes medical entrance exams is critical for maintaining public trust in the healthcare education system and preventing systemic corruption.
NEW DELHI: More than 2.7 lakh medical graduates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5% over last year, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences rolls out enhanced authentication measures and candidate-friendly initiatives for the Aug 30 exam.Candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based authentication during registration and on the exam day, while iris-based biometric verification will be used wherever fingerprint authentication is unsuccessful. They will also have to indicate three preferred states for allotment of exam centres, with their correspondence state as mandatory first preference.
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