Saturday , December 28 2024

JEE Main 2024 Day 1: AI biometric tool catches 1 copycat, 9 cases of unfair means

JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Exam Updates: After the conclusion of the first day of JEE Main 2024 Session 2 examination, the National Testing Agency released an important notice for the students. According to the NTA JEE press release (dated April 4), officials reported one impersonation instance and detected nine unfair means cases on the first day. The National Testing Agency has deployed AI tool, iFace, to ensure the identity of the candidates by cross-verifying the photo on the admit card with the live photograph of the candidate taken at the examination centre, mandatory frisking, eKYC and others

“An elaborate plan was prepared to execute the examination. Control rooms were set up at NTA, New Delhi for strict monitoring and surveillance. The live feed from cameras installed in each examination room/laboratory was closely monitored by virtual observers who generated real-time alerts, NTA said in an official notice.

A large group of officials have been deployed by NTA to provide biometric, frisking, CCTV and jammer services in addition to NTA officials and its own observers, virtual observers and flying squad to facilitate the smooth conduct of the examination. The enactment of the Public Malpractices Act 2024 mandates examination agencies to take strict action against those involved in malpractices. Apart from this, local law enforcement officials also keep a vigil and take necessary action against any incident of malpractice as it occurs.