Smile, You're on CET Camera: Karnataka's Exam Halls Turn into High-Tech Fortresses

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025 will witness the use of state-of-the-art technology to curb malpractices. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) declared the use of facial recognition systems and body cameras for surveillance of candidates during the critical exam. The AI-driven observation will curb impersonation and uphold the integrity of the test. Jammers will also be placed to screen out mobile signals, increasing security levels further. The action is in the wake of past cases of cheating and in the wake of successful pilot projects in other states. Education experts welcome this move as a big step towards guaranteeing fair competition and upholding the integrity of the CET, which decides admissions to professional courses in the state.

 

Sources: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Official Statement, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Guidelines