Facial Recognition Tied To Exam Eligibility
19 July 2026 4:28 AM IST19 July 2026 4:28 AM IST
The school education department conveyed the decision through a memo
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HYDERABAD: The state government has approved linking facial recognition attendance with examination fee payment and eligibility for student teachers in government DIETs and private D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. colleges from the 2026‑27 academic year.
The school education department conveyed the decision through a memo and issued proceedings on Saturday, asking officials and college principals to act.
The order said the government had “accorded permission” to use attendance data generated through the Facial Recognition Attendance System. The director of Government Examinations was asked to proceed immediately in consultation with SCERT, Telangana.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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