Hindustan Times·India

CAT 2026 adds AI facial recognition for candidate checks

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 12 November 2026, 05:43 UTC ·9 sec listen

CAT 2026 will use AI-based facial recognition as an extra way to verify candidates at exam centres. Officials will still check admit cards, so the technology adds another layer rather than replacing existing verification procedures.

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