Is Biometric Recognition System a Smart Way to Control Impersonation in Examinations?

How secured is the future of Indian youth with respect ti the examinations conducted by the institutions and education bodies? The recent incidents of impersonation and cheating during exams have been a reason for huge distress to the students as well as their parents. Although, examination conducting bodies ensures that exams are being conducted under strict surveillance, the rising cases of impersonation are a matter of worry for all. 

Despite various measures taken by the examination conducting bodies, ten cases of impersonation were reported in SSC CHSL examination, 2017. The SSC CHSL exams were conducted across various states of the country, of which 5 proxies were caught in Patna. Two candidates were caught in Delhi and one each at Chandigarh, Gorakhpur and Allahabad.

Also, nearly eight Incidents of cheating attempts were detected at various examination centres of Delhi University during entrance examinations of MA (Political Science) and LLB. Here, we are referring to the cases that have been detected. How about the incidents where proxies have successfully managed to escape the security? It is extremely frustrating to realize that despite strict security checks at examination centres, the proxies are smart enough to pass through them. 

Such incidents put a question mark on the integrity of examination and the examination conducting bodies. 

Is it possible to curb the attempts of impersonation?

The first question that comes in the mind is whether it is possible to effectively stop such incident. 

Yes,it is absolutely possible to curb such attempts of impersonation. The latest advancements in technology have enabled us to verify the true identity of an individual with the help of high-tech devices. Biometric Recognition System, one such highly-effective device, offers a complete solution towards this issue. The device is used to verify the identity of an individual by using his or her unique characteristics like finger prints, iris impression, facial features, DNA and palm veins. The Biometric Recognition System’s effectiveness is proven by the fact that no disputes have been reported till date challenging its accuracy.

Who are the best service providers of Biometric Recognition System?

Innovatiview is the leading service provider in auxiliary examination services and a trusted name amongst education bodies. The solutions offered by it are the best and the quality of services is high and trustworthy. 

Conducting an examination is not an easy task, whether it is an institute or the bodies responsible to conduct the exams. A whole set of processes like assessing the infrastructure and facility at the examination centre, setting up a surveillance system, printing and scanning of OMR sheets, monitoring of examination assets, etc. is involved in conducting a single examination. Fortunately, Innovatiview provides a comprehensive bouquet of services addressing all such requirements.

The experts at Innovatiview takes care of whole process involved in setting up a Biometric Recognition System, right from installation of device to verification. The device consists of three components that is:

·        A scanning device with Barcode scanner, Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, 8   Megapixel camera.


·        A software to compare and match scanned data in real time.


·       Aadhar Database.

By availing this service, the incidents of impersonation can be eliminated effectively.