Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Facial Recognition Linked to Exam Eligibility in Telangana
The government of Telangana has decided that student teachers in certain colleges must use facial recognition to mark their attendance.
This attendance data will decide if they can pay exam fees and take exams.
The rule will start in the 2026-27 school year.
The school education department sent a memo to colleges and officials to follow this new rule.
They will use a special system to check who is attending classes.
Telangana government approves linking facial recognition attendance with exam eligibility for student teachers.
The rule applies to government DIETs and private D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. colleges.
Implementation starts from the 2026-27 academic year.
The school education department issued a memo to officials and college principals.
The Director of Government Examinations will work with SCERT, Telangana, to proceed with the plan.
- Who
- Student teachers in government DIETs and private D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. colleges in Telangana
- What
- Linking facial recognition attendance with examination fee payment and eligibility
- When
- From the 2026-27 academic year
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure attendance-based examination eligibility and fee payment
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Affected Institutions
- Government DIETs and private D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. colleges
- Implementation Year
- 2026-27 academic year
- System Used
- Facial Recognition Attendance System
- Authorities Involved
- School Education Department, Director of Government Examinations, SCERT, Telangana