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Pune : In a bid to crack down on dummy candidates and exam scams, the Maharashtra State Examination Council has rolled out a new digital verification system called ‘Photo View’ for the upcoming Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025, scheduled for November 23.
After multiple instances of impersonation and cheating in recent years, this year’s TET will be conducted under tight security and digital surveillance, said Dr. Nandkumar Bedse, Chairman of the State Examination Council.
The newly introduced Photo View facility will match every candidate’s photographs and names with records from previous TET exams. The system automatically flags cases where: A single person has used two different photos or two names in previous years. The same candidate has applied multiple times from different centers.
A list of suspicious entries will be generated before the exam begins, enabling supervisors to identify fake or dummy candidates in real-time.
The exam centers will be under Live CCTV monitoring supported by artificial intelligence. The system will alert control rooms in case of unusual activity such as group gatherings, signal exchanges, or suspicious movement inside the premises.
In another first, the Council has launched a ‘Connect View’ hotline system linking every exam center directly to the main control room.
Each center will have a dedicated landline that connects instantly to the Council headquarters. Every call will be recorded and logged for future review.
At the entrance, every examinee will undergo:Metal detector scanning. Biometric attendance verification. AI-based face recognition. Only candidates whose biometric and facial data match the original application will be allowed entry. “If any mismatch or impersonation is found, immediate criminal action will be taken,” warned Dr. Bedse.
The council has instructed education officers and supervisors to report irregularities instantly through the hotline and ensure full compliance with anti-cheating protocols.
“This year’s TET will be the most secure and transparent in history,” said Dr. Bedse, emphasizing that technology-driven vigilance will ensure genuine candidates get their fair chance.
