Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Introduces Electronic Surveillance for Medical Exams
Andhra Pradesh has set up a special room to watch medical exams using cameras.
This is to make sure students don't cheat.
The health minister started this system, and it will be used in many medical colleges.
Cameras in each college will send pictures to the special room where teachers can watch.
If a camera stops working, a computer will tell them, and they can fix it.
The pictures from the exams will be saved for 70 days.
This system costs a lot of money to set up and keep running, but it helps make exams fair.
Andhra Pradesh inaugurates Command Control Room for electronic surveillance of medical exams.
Surveillance aims to prevent malpractices in 37 government and private medical colleges.
Closed-circuit cameras in colleges connected to the Command Control Room for monitoring.
AI-based technology alerts authorities if cameras fail, ensuring quick rectification.
Exam data saved for 70 days, with setup costing Rs.30 lakh and maintenance Rs.1.5 crore over two years.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and NTR University of Health Sciences officials
- What
- Inauguration of Command Control Room for electronic surveillance of medical exams
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent exam malpractices and ensure fair conduct of examinations
Pro-Surveillance
Privacy Concerns
Exam Integrity
Pro-Surveillance
Electronic surveillance ensures fair exams and prevents malpractices.
Privacy Concerns
Excessive surveillance may create a stressful environment for students.
Technology Reliability
Pro-Surveillance
AI-based technology ensures quick rectification of camera failures.
Privacy Concerns
Reliance on technology may lead to technical glitches and data privacy issues.
- Initiative
- Command Control Room for electronic surveillance of medical exams
- Objective
- Prevent exam malpractices and ensure fair conduct
- Number of Colleges
- 37 government and private medical colleges
- Annual Exams
- 60,000 students appearing for annual and supplementary exams
- Technology Used
- Closed-circuit cameras, AI-based failure detection, six-screen video wall
- Data Retention
- Exam data saved for 70 days
- Cost
- Rs.30 lakh for setup, Rs.1.5 crore for two-year maintenance
