NMC Mandates FACE-Based Aadhaar Attendance: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has mandated FACE-based Aadhaar Attendance. It officially announced the discontinuation of facial QR code-based wall-mounted attendance devices across all medical colleges and institutions under its jurisdiction.
This marks a significant step in modernising attendance systems through FACE-based Aadhaar Authentication via mobile applications.
What is FACE-Based Aadhaar Attendance?
FACE-Based Aadhaar Attendance is a modern, biometric system introduced by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to streamline and secure attendance marking for medical faculty. Instead of relying on traditional fingerprint scanners or wall-mounted QR code devices, this system leverages face recognition technology linked to Aadhaar, India’s unique identity system.
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Key Features:
Biometric Verification via Mobile App
- Faculty members use a mobile app available on both Android and iOS.
- The app verifies attendance using the faculty member’s face, matched against their Aadhaar-linked biometric data.
Integration with NMC AEBAS
Join NEET News 2025 - The FACE system is directly linked with the Automated Electronic Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS).
- Real-time monitoring of attendance ensures accuracy and prevents proxy marking.
Convenience and Flexibility
- Attendance can be marked anywhere within the college campus, as long as GPS verification confirms the location.
- Eliminates the need for wall-mounted hardware, reducing maintenance and operational costs.
Secure and Reliable
- Uses UIDAI’s face biometric technology, which is highly accurate and secure.
- Prevents fraudulent attendance and ensures accountability.
Mandatory Compliance
- All faculty members must install the FACE-based Aadhaar Authentication app.
- GPS points within the college campus are registered for accurate attendance tracking.
By replacing outdated QR code and fingerprint devices, FACE-Based Aadhaar Authentication modernizes attendance systems, aligns with India’s digitization initiatives, and ensures transparent, accountable, and efficient attendance management in medical colleges.
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NMC Mandates FACE-Based Aadhaar Attendance: Key Highlights
Discontinuation of QR Code Devices
- From 1st October 2025, all facial QR code-based wall-mounted attendance devices have been permanently removed from medical colleges and institutions.
- Colleges are required to ensure a smooth transition to the FACE-based mobile app system.
Mandatory Use of Mobile FACE Authentication App
- All faculty members must install the FACE-based Aadhaar Authentication App on their smartphones.
- The app is available on both the Android Play Store and Apple App Store.
- The user manual for app installation and usage was shared in the earlier notice dated 16-04-2025.
Role of Medical Colleges & Institutions
- Institutions must remove QR code devices and ensure all faculty members have the app installed.
- Colleges need to share the GPS locations of points where attendance can be marked, within a 100-meter radius.
- GPS information, along with nodal officer contact details, should be emailed to [email protected] with a proper signature and stamp of the Dean/Principal.
- The email subject format: “Face
AEBAS - <College Full Name> - <College City>".
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Timeline for Transition
- App Activation: From 24th April 2025
- Reporting Technical Issues: Before 30th April 2025
- Full Implementation: From 1st May 2025 (fingerprint-based attendance discontinued)
- QR Code Device Discontinuation: From 1st October 2025
Compliance Requirement
- Deans and Principals must ensure 100% faculty compliance with the mobile app installation and attendance marking process.
- Failure to comply may result in administrative follow-up by NMC.
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Advantages of FACE-Based Aadhaar Authentication
- Convenience: Faculty can mark attendance anywhere within the campus using their mobile phones.
- Accuracy: Face biometric verification ensures high reliability and prevents proxy attendance.
- Integration: Directly linked with NMC AEBAS (Automated Electronic Biometric Attendance System) for real-time monitoring.
- Modernisation: Eliminates the need for multiple hardware devices, reducing maintenance costs.
Implementation Steps for Colleges
- Identify GPS Points: Share exact locations in the college for attendance marking (Annexure-I format).
- Submit Details to NMC: Email GPS data and nodal officer details to [email protected].
- Install Mobile App: All faculty members must install the app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Training & Familiarisation: Faculty should be trained in app usage to avoid confusion.
- Monitoring: Regular checks to ensure 100% adoption and smooth functionality.
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NMC’s Push Towards Digital Modernisation
The NMC’s shift from facial QR code and fingerprint devices to a mobile-based FACE Aadhaar Authentication App is a major leap towards digital transformation in medical education.
This initiative ensures accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in faculty attendance management while aligning with India’s nationwide digitisation efforts.
