IIT Start Facial Recognition Registration in GATE
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IIT Start Facial Recognition Registration in GATE: IIT has started the facial recognition in the GATE exam. It is a pilot project beginning for the IIT Madras zone for the GATE exam 2026. Candidates should complete the facial registration using the email link before 30th January 2026. It is a simple process to provide the facial data for the recognition to appear for the GATE exam.
New Facial Registration Requirement For GATE Exam
Students have begun receiving an official email regarding facial recognition for the GATE 2026 exam.
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Purpose: To use facial recognition technology to validate candidate identity at the examination centre.
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Official Source: The email originates directly from the GATE Office at IIT Madras, sent from an official iitm.ac.in domain, confirming its legitimacy.
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Data Usage: The collected facial data will be used by IIT Madras only for GATE 2026 purposes and will not be utilised for any other reason or shared with third parties.
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Action Required: The email contains a unique link for face registration. Candidates will be guided through a simple process to provide their facial data.
Face Recognition In GATE Exam At IIT Madras
Candidates must understand that this new facial recognition requirement is currently a pilot study. It is only applicable to the IIT Madras zone candidates.
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Examination Zone |
Facial Registration Status for GATE 2026 |
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IIT Madras Zone |
Required. Candidates whose exam centre falls within this zone have received the official email and must complete the registration process by the specified deadline. |
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All Other Zones (e.g., IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee) |
Not Required. Candidates appearing for GATE 2026 in other IIT zones have not received this specific email and do not need to take any action regarding facial registration. |
Student Registration Process For IIT Start Facial Recognition Registration in GATE
Canddiates should follow the list of steps for the students registration process for the IIT start facial registration in GATE.
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Click the Link: Candidates must click the unique registration link provided in the official email from IIT Madras.
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Phone Verification: Register using a phone number. Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) received on that number to proceed.
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Capture Photos: The system will prompt the candidate to capture three photos of their face. It can be done using a mobile phone's camera.
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Completion: It takes 2 minutes to complete the process.
Future Implications and Final Instructions
The facial recognition pilot is limited to the IIT Madras zone for GATE 2026. it is expected that this system may be implemented across all IIT zones for GATE 2027.
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All candidates with an exam centre in the IIT Madras zone must complete this mandatory formality as soon as possible.
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Candidates should carefully check the mail to register for the facial recognition.
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The mentioned deadline for completing this facial registration process is 30th January. Ensure completion before this date to avoid any complications.
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