India, March 5 -- Body cams, live-streaming and facial recognition technology - the state government is pulling out all the stops to crack down on impersonation and other malpractices in the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to professional, technical, medical and other higher education courses in the state.

In a first, students will undergo facial recognition at examination centres before being allowed to take the exam. The photograph taken at the centre must match at least 80% of that submitted during the CET application process. Furthermore, this image will also be cross-verified with the photograph provided during the common admission process, ensuring consistency and authenticity throughout the admission procedure.

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